Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of imidazole-based drugs which exhibit antifungal, antihistaminic, and anticancer activities. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for developing fungicides and plant growth regulators. Also employed in the preparation of ionic liquids and functional materials due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures. Its reactivity makes it valuable in organic synthesis for constructing nitrogen-containing rings found in bioactive molecules.