Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antimicrobial or antitumor properties. Its structure serves as a key building block in heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of more complex benzoxazole derivatives. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds, facilitating the creation of functionalized aromatic systems for drug discovery and materials science. Also explored in the design of fluorescent probes and optoelectronic materials due to the inherent photophysical properties of the benzoxazole core.