Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block for barbiturate-like structures, which are important in the development of central nervous system depressants and sedatives. Also employed in the synthesis of functional materials and coordination compounds due to its ability to act as a ligand in metal complex formation. Its derivatives show potential in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with biological activity, including anticonvulsant and anxiolytic properties.