Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structural framework supports the design of nucleoside analogs, which can interfere with viral replication or tumor cell proliferation. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for its potential to modulate enzyme activity, especially in pathways involving pyrimidine metabolism. Additionally, serves as a building block in the preparation of fused heterocyclic systems for drug discovery.