Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly in the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in building active ingredients that target specific enzyme pathways in weeds. Also employed in the development of certain pharmaceuticals, where it serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Commonly utilized in research laboratories for creating novel pyrimidine derivatives with potential pesticidal or medicinal properties.