Used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to the presence of both nitrogen and sulfur in the heterocyclic ring, enhancing binding affinity to biological targets. Employed in research for designing new drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. Also utilized in agrochemicals for developing fungicides and plant growth regulators. Its derivatives show potential in materials science, especially in the production of fluorescent dyes and organic semiconductors.