Used primarily as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its reactive bromomethyl group readily undergoes nucleophilic substitution, enabling the attachment of the pyrimidine moiety to various molecules. This makes it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic systems commonly found in bioactive compounds. It is often employed in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other medicinal compounds where pyrimidine scaffolds play a key role. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of functionalized ligands for catalysis and in materials science for designing nitrogen-containing organic materials.