Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to enhance bioactivity in pyrimidine-based compounds. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the creation of novel heterocyclic compounds for research in drug discovery and materials science.