Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antifolate agents and antimicrobial drugs. Its structure supports the construction of pyrimidine-based bioactive molecules, which are important in targeting enzymes involved in nucleotide synthesis. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for designing inhibitors that interfere with metabolic pathways in pathogens or cancer cells. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic natural pyrimidine metabolites.