This chemical serves as a key intermediate in the agricultural chemical industry for the synthesis of fungicides. It is an important component in triazole-based antifungal agents that effectively inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungi in crops, such as those in the Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes groups, which cause diseases like powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot. By targeting specific fungal enzymes, these fungicides protect plants from yield-reducing infections. Additionally, it is used in the development of medical antifungals for treating human fungal infections on the skin and mucous membranes, offering high efficacy and safety due to its specific mechanism of action.