Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure enables effective binding to specific enzyme targets in weeds, making it valuable in crop protection chemistry. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for its potential in creating central nervous system agents due to its affinity for certain neurotransmitter receptors. Commonly employed in the preparation of triazolopyrimidine-based compounds with biological activity.