Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building pyrimidine-based drug candidates. It is also employed in agrochemical research for developing herbicides and plant growth regulators. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of organic semiconductors and functional materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic core.