Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in building complex molecules for crop protection. It is also employed in research for developing novel pyrimidine-based compounds with biological activity. Due to its reactivity, it serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry for creating derivatives with potential antimicrobial or insecticidal properties.