Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating pyrimidine-based drug candidates. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactivity and ability to form biologically active derivatives. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug potency and selectivity.