Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of hydrazide-based drugs with potential antimicrobial and antitubercular activity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds such as 1,3,4-oxadiazoles and 1,2,4-triazoles, which are common scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in the design of enzyme inhibitors and bioactive molecules due to its ability to form stable derivatives with carbonyl compounds. Its hydrazide functionality allows for easy modification and conjugation, making it valuable in drug discovery and development processes.