Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators. It serves as a building block in the development of pyrimidine-based compounds that exhibit biological activity. Its chloro and methyl functional groups allow for selective substitutions, enabling the creation of more complex molecules used in crop protection and medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in research and industrial settings for designing novel active ingredients with improved efficacy and selectivity.