Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyrimidine-based drugs such as antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its reactivity and ability to form biologically active molecules. Commonly utilized in organic synthesis to introduce the pyrimidine core in various medicinal chemistry pathways.