Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, particularly in the production of pyrimidinylcarboxylate-type herbicides. It plays an important role in agrochemical manufacturing due to its reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in developing crop protection agents with high selectivity and efficacy. Commonly employed in the preparation of chiral herbicides through asymmetric synthesis routes. Also utilized in research for developing new pyrimidine-based bioactive molecules.