Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and plant growth regulators. It plays a key role in the production of sulfonylurea-type herbicides, which are known for their high efficacy at low application rates and selectivity among crop plants. Its structure enables the formation of active compounds that inhibit acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme critical in the biosynthesis of branched-chain amino acids in plants. Also explored in the development of pharmaceuticals due to its pyrimidine core, which is common in bioactive molecules and drug candidates.