Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antitubercular and antimicrobial agents. Its hydrazide functionality allows for the formation of hydrazone derivatives, which are important in medicinal chemistry for their biological activity. Also employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, serving as a building block in the creation of more complex molecules with potential therapeutic applications. Additionally, it can act as a ligand in coordination chemistry for metal-based catalysts.