Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fungicides and herbicides. Exhibits biological activity that makes it valuable in creating compounds with antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. Also employed in the production of dyes and optical brighteners due to its stable heterocyclic structure. Its electron-withdrawing nature and aromatic character support its use in materials science for designing organic semiconductors and corrosion inhibitors.