Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antiviral and anticancer agents. Its structure supports click chemistry applications, making it valuable in drug discovery for building complex molecules through copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reactions. Also employed in the design of bioactive molecules due to its ability to mimic amide bonds and enhance metabolic stability. Additionally, it finds use in material science for creating functionalized polymers and sensors with specific binding properties.