Used in the development of sulfonamide-based pharmaceuticals, particularly in the design of anti-inflammatory and enzyme-inhibiting agents. Its structure supports binding to biological targets such as carbonic anhydrase and other metalloenzymes, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating inhibitors with high selectivity. Also explored in the synthesis of prodrugs due to the carboxylic acid functionality, which can improve solubility and bioavailability. Additionally, serves as an intermediate in the preparation of functionalized biaryl compounds for drug discovery and biochemical research.