Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive heterocyclic compounds. It serves as a building block for pyrazine-based derivatives that exhibit antimicrobial, antifungal, and anticancer activities. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its electron-deficient aromatic structure that enhances binding to biological targets. Additionally, it finds use in materials science for constructing functional organic materials, including ligands for metal-organic frameworks and components in organic electronics.