Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and fungicides due to its stable pyrimidine core and reactive halogen groups. The compound's structure allows for selective modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and selectivity. Also employed in research for designing new bioactive molecules with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.