Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory drugs. Its sulfur-containing structure makes it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where thioether linkages enhance metabolic stability. Also employed in agrochemical manufacturing for developing herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to improve compound lipophilicity and bioavailability. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex aromatic compounds in research and development settings.