Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyrimidine-based drug candidates. It serves as a building block for modifying nucleotide analogs, which are important in antiviral and anticancer research. The compound's structure allows for selective functionalization at the nitrogen and carbonyl sites, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating diverse heterocyclic compounds. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules with improved stability and activity.