Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide antibiotics. It serves as a building block for pyrimidine-based compounds that exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. Also employed in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic natural nucleotide bases. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug design and optimization.