Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyrimidine-based drugs with antiviral and anticancer activities. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and nucleoside analogs. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to mimic biological molecules involved in cellular regulation.