The compound 2-[1-(6-aminopurin-9-yl)-2-oxoethoxy]prop-2-enal of formula:its monohydrate of formula (II):or its corresponding cyclic monohydrate of formula:in which the stereochemical chiral centre indicated with an asterisk can be R (Rectus), S (Sinister) or racemic, including the tautomers of the adenine ring and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, for use in the treatment of inflammatory disorders or of pain disorders.