Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as an intermediate for antihypertensive drugs, particularly in the development of angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It serves as a building block in the preparation of thiazole-based bioactive molecules, contributing to improved metabolic stability and receptor binding affinity. Commonly employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship studies targeting cardiovascular therapies. Also utilized in the production of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its heterocyclic backbone.