Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of nucleoside analogs, which mimic natural nucleosides and interfere with viral replication or tumor cell proliferation. Also employed in the design of agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators, due to its structural similarity to naturally occurring nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Its ability to form hydrogen bonds makes it useful in supramolecular chemistry and the development of functional materials.