Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the construction of pyrimidine-based compounds, which are common in drugs that interfere with nucleic acid synthesis. It is also employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules in medicinal chemistry research. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the creation of heterocyclic compounds for use in agrochemicals and dyes.