Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure allows for easy modification in drug development processes, making it valuable in creating active ingredients in heterocyclic compound-based medications. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis, such as in the production of triazine herbicides like metribuzin, which controls weeds in crops including rice, soybeans, and potatoes by inhibiting photosynthesis. This contributes to its use in developing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its stability and reactivity profile.