Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for pyrimidine-based derivatives that exhibit potential anticonvulsant, sedative, or anxiolytic activities. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Additionally, it has been explored in the design of novel enzyme inhibitors due to its ability to mimic biological nucleotides.