Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its reactivity allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex triazine-based molecules. It is also employed in the preparation of functional materials where halogenated triazines act as cross-linking agents or building blocks in organic semiconductors. Due to its electron-deficient core, it participates in nucleophilic aromatic substitution under mild conditions, enabling efficient derivatization in fine chemical manufacturing.