Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides and plant growth regulators. It plays a role in developing compounds that target specific enzymes in weeds, improving crop selectivity. Also explored in pharmaceutical research for its potential in building bioactive molecules, especially in antiviral and anticancer agents due to the pyrimidine core’s affinity for biological targets. Its structure allows easy modification, making it valuable in designing new active ingredients in agrochemical and medicinal chemistry.