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 interaction with biological targets in crops, enhancing pest and disease resistance. Also employed in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and sensors due to its electron-deficient aromatic system, making it useful in materials science for organic electronics and imaging applications. Additionally, it serves as a building block in click chemistry and heterocyclic compound design for drug discovery.