Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. It serves as a building block in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its hydroxylamine functionality allows for the formation of oxadiazole and other heterocyclic rings, which are common structural motifs in drug design. Also employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to mimic amidine groups in biologically active compounds.