Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, particularly in agricultural chemicals that inhibit plant acetolactate synthase (ALS), leading to controlled weed management in crops such as rice, wheat, and barley. Its structure enables high herbicidal activity at low application rates, making it effective for selective weed control. Also explored in research for its potential in developing new pharmaceutical agents due to its pyrimidine-based scaffold, which is known for biological activity in medicinal chemistry.