Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural and pharmaceutical chemicals. It plays a key role in the production of certain fungicides and herbicides due to its stable heterocyclic structure and reactivity. Also utilized in the development of rubber chemicals, particularly as a vulcanization accelerator in tire manufacturing. Its derivatives are explored in medicinal chemistry for potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. Commonly found in research settings for constructing more complex benzothiazole-based molecules with biological activity.