Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of histamine H3 receptor antagonists and inverse agonists for neurological disorders. Also employed in the development of antifungal agents due to its imidazole core, which is known for bioactivity against various pathogens. Its amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating compound libraries in drug discovery. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of functionalized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.