Used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly as an intermediate in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of pyrimidine-based drug candidates due to its ability to undergo functionalization at multiple sites. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies, especially in nucleoside analogs. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules with potential pesticidal or herbicidal activity. Its derivatives show promise in kinase inhibition, making them relevant in targeted therapies.