Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its reactive bromomethyl group allows for easy coupling with nucleophiles, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for derivatization of pyrimidine scaffolds to enhance biological activity. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the design of novel pesticides due to its ability to modify molecular structure with halogenated moieties.