Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides and plant growth regulators. It plays a key role in the production of certain sulfonylurea herbicides, which are known for their high selectivity and low application rates in controlling broadleaf weeds and grasses in crops like rice, wheat, and corn. Its structure allows for further chemical modifications that enhance herbicidal activity and crop tolerance. Additionally, it has been explored in the development of pharmaceuticals due to its pyrimidine core, which is common in bioactive molecules.