Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of antimicrobial and antiviral agents. Its structure supports the design of inhibitors targeting specific enzymes involved in pathogen replication. Also explored in the study of heterocyclic compounds for potential anticancer activity due to its ability to interact with DNA and disrupt tumor cell proliferation. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance drug potency and selectivity.