Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compounds, which are important in drug design for their biological activity. Also employed in agrochemicals to create herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to interfere with metabolic pathways in pests and weeds. Additionally, it serves in materials science for developing corrosion inhibitors and functional polymers.