Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds targeting infectious diseases and inflammatory conditions. Shows potential in the development of antimicrobial agents due to its structural affinity with enzyme inhibitors. Also investigated for antitumor activity, particularly in modulating kinase pathways involved in cancer cell proliferation. Its hydrazide functional group allows derivatization to form Schiff bases, enhancing its utility in drug discovery for creating compound libraries with diverse biological activities.