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 or RNA synthesis in pathogens or tumor cells. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its ability to form stable hydrogen-bonded networks. Commonly utilized in research settings for designing new bioactive molecules and in combinatorial chemistry for generating compound libraries.