Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure serves as a building block for pyrimidine-based drugs, which can interfere with nucleic acid synthesis in pathogens or tumor cells. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic compounds. Its amino and carboxylic functional groups allow for easy modification, enabling the creation of diverse derivatives for drug discovery and material science applications.