Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the development of pyrimidine-based drugs, which are common in treatments targeting nucleic acid synthesis. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional dyes due to its ability to form stable complexes and participate in ring-forming reactions. Its amino and methyl groups enhance reactivity, making it valuable in heterocyclic chemistry for building more complex molecules.