Used primarily as a specialty intermediate in the synthesis of high-energy materials and energetic heterocyclic compounds. Its high nitrogen content and thermally stable ring structure make it valuable in developing propellants and pyrotechnic formulations where controlled energy release is required. Also investigated for use in gas-generating systems such as automotive airbag inflators due to its clean decomposition profile. Shows promise in coordination chemistry for creating novel metal-organic frameworks with potential catalytic properties. Limited use in pharmaceuticals due to stability and safety concerns, but remains of interest for niche research applications in energetic materials science.