Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical agents targeting enzyme inhibition. Its structure supports conjugation with other functional molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing potential anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory agents. The aldehyde group enables Schiff base formation, useful in creating diverse derivatives for structure-activity relationship studies. Also employed in heterocyclic synthesis to build complex nitrogen-sulfur containing rings with potential pharmacological activity.