Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antifungal and antimicrobial agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of reactive bromine sites and the imidazole ring, which is common in many drug compounds. Also employed in agrochemicals for crop protection products, where it contributes to the efficacy of certain pesticides and fungicides. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems used in research and development of functional materials.