Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly in the production of herbicides and insecticides. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in developing active ingredients that target specific plant or pest metabolic pathways. It is also employed in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds, where the nitro and chloro groups can be selectively modified to build complex drug molecules. Commonly utilized in research and development for creating novel pyrimidine-based derivatives with potential biological activity.