Used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly as a building block in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its high reactivity due to multiple trichloromethyl groups makes it suitable for further functionalization in organic synthesis. It also finds use in the development of specialty triazine-based compounds for crop protection, where it contributes to the stability and efficacy of the final active ingredient. Due to its reactivity and potential hazards, handling is restricted to controlled industrial environments.