Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Also employed in agrochemicals to create pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity. Commonly utilized in research settings for the preparation of functionalized pyrimidine derivatives, which are important in drug discovery and materials science. Its bromo and methylthio groups allow for further chemical modifications through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules.