Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and pesticides with improved selectivity and efficacy. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in research settings to explore new bioactive molecules and in the preparation of functionalized pyrimidine derivatives for material science applications.