Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in constructing heterocyclic compounds. It participates in cyclization reactions to form pyrimidine and triazine derivatives, which are common scaffolds in drug development. Also employed in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic or interfere with natural metabolic pathways in plants. Its dual functional groups enable cross-linking or chain extension in specialty polymer applications.