Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports the formation of hydrogen bonds, enhancing binding affinity to target proteins. Also utilized in agrochemicals for designing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its pyrimidine core, which mimics natural nucleotide bases. Serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates with improved solubility and metabolic stability.