Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the construction of pyrimidine-based bioactive molecules, which are common in drug design. Also employed in agrochemicals for the creation of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic natural nucleotide bases. Its nitrile and methoxy functional groups allow for diverse chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and development.