Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building heterocyclic compounds. It is also employed in the preparation of pyrazine-based derivatives that show biological activity, including kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial compounds. Additionally, it serves as a ligand or building block in coordination chemistry and materials science for designing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with potential catalytic or sensing applications.