Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry due to its structural similarity to pyrimidine nucleobases, enabling incorporation into bioactive molecules. Also employed in the preparation of dihydropyrimidinone derivatives, which exhibit calcium channel modulating activity and are studied for potential cardiovascular applications. Additionally, it finds use in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides and herbicides.