Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the formation of biologically active pyrimidine derivatives, which are common in drugs targeting nucleic acid metabolism. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to influence cellular processes in plants. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of functional dyes and optical brighteners in the textile industry.