Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyrimidine-based drugs such as antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the construction of more complex heterocyclic systems commonly found in bioactive molecules. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to modulate biological activity in target organisms. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates.