Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of histamine H3 receptor antagonists. Plays a role in developing compounds targeting central nervous system disorders such as narcolepsy, ADHD, and cognitive impairments. Also utilized in the preparation of antifungal agents due to the imidazole moiety, which is known for its antifungal activity. Serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.