Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antiviral and anticancer agents. It serves as a building block in the development of nucleoside analogs, which mimic natural nucleosides and interfere with viral replication or tumor cell proliferation. Also applied in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its ability to form stable hydrogen-bonded networks. Its structural features make it valuable in the design of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks for catalytic applications.