Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, particularly in the production of pyrimidinylsulfonylurea compounds. These herbicides are effective in controlling broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as rice, wheat, and barley. The compound's structure allows for efficient coupling reactions with sulfonyl isocyanates to form active herbicidal agents. Its ester functionality and electron-deficient pyrimidine ring make it suitable for nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions in agrochemical manufacturing.