Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of compounds with potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. It also serves in agrochemical research for creating new fungicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure supports coordination with metal ions, making it useful in catalysis and material science applications. Additionally, it is employed in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and optical brighteners due to its benzoxazole core, which exhibits favorable photophysical characteristics, including fluorescence under UV excitation.