Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the formation of pyrimidine-based nucleoside analogs, which can interfere with DNA replication in infected or malignant cells. Also employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors due to its ability to mimic purine/pyrimidine moieties in enzyme binding sites. Additionally, it finds use in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with targeted biological activity.