Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Serves as a building block in the development of imidazole-containing drugs, which are common in antifungal, antihypertensive, and anticancer agents. Its amide and imidazole functional groups allow for hydrogen bonding and coordination with metal ions, making it useful in catalysis and medicinal chemistry research. Also explored in the design of enzyme inhibitors due to the imidazole ring’s ability to mimic histidine residues in biological systems.