Widely used in the rubber industry as a vulcanization accelerator, particularly in tire manufacturing, where it improves curing efficiency and enhances the physical properties of rubber. It acts as a secondary accelerator, often combined with primary accelerators like sulfenamides, to provide a balanced cure profile with good processing safety and rapid vulcanization at elevated temperatures.

Also employed as a corrosion inhibitor for copper and its alloys in cooling systems and industrial lubricants, forming a protective film on metal surfaces to prevent oxidation and degradation. Its metal-binding properties make it effective in metalworking fluids and anti-wear additives.

In addition, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, contributing to the development of certain antifungal and antiparasitic agents. Its structure allows for derivatization into biologically active molecules.

Used in some electroplating processes to modify deposit characteristics, improving brightness and uniformity of metal coatings.