Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a building block in the preparation of thiazole and thiadiazine derivatives, which are important scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in research for designing enzyme inhibitors and bioactive molecules targeting specific metabolic pathways. Its functional groups allow for easy modification, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery.