Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fungicides. Its structure allows for easy modification to form active ingredients that target specific processes in fungal pathogens, such as disrupting mitochondrial respiration. Commonly employed in the creation of pyrimidine-based compounds, including strobilurin derivatives, which show biological activity against a range of crop-damaging fungi in plants like rice, cotton, and vegetables. Also utilized in research settings for developing novel pharmaceutical agents due to its reactivity and ability to form complex heterocyclic systems.