Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyrimidine-based drugs which exhibit antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic compounds that target enzymes and receptors involved in disease pathways. Its functional groups allow for easy modification, enabling the creation of diverse compound libraries for drug screening. Also applied in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in pesticides and herbicides due to its structural similarity to biologically active molecules.