Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of pyrimidine-based drugs which exhibit antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. It serves as a building block in the development of dihydropyrimidinone derivatives, known for their biological significance in medicinal chemistry. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery research. Also employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds for agrochemicals and functional materials.