Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. Its structure supports derivatization for enhancing drug efficacy and selectivity. Also employed in research for designing enzyme inhibitors due to the sulfonamide group, which is known to interact with biological targets such as carbonic anhydrases. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors derived from such structures are applied in treatments for glaucoma (elevated intraocular pressure) and edema related to fluid retention.