Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated pyrimidine derivatives with biological activity. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals and medicinal chemistry, where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents due to its ability to mimic natural nucleobases while resisting degradation. Also utilized in the design of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators owing to its structural similarity to essential biomolecules in cellular processes.