Used as a key 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 agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to modify biological activity in targeted molecules. Its ester groups allow for easy functionalization, making it valuable in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Also employed in research laboratories for designing novel compounds with potential bioactive properties.