Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of histamine H3 receptor antagonists. It plays a key role in creating compounds aimed at treating central nervous system disorders such as narcolepsy, ADHD, and Alzheimer's disease. Its structure supports binding affinity and selectivity toward H3 receptors, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug efficacy and pharmacokinetics. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel thiazole-based bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.