Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceutical compounds with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its structure supports activity against certain strains of bacteria and fungi by interfering with microbial enzyme systems. It has also been explored in research for potential antiparasitic applications due to the presence of the nitrofuran moiety, which can undergo bioreduction in anaerobic environments. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of more complex heterocyclic systems for drug discovery.