Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antiparasitic and antimicrobial agents. Its structure, featuring a nitro-substituted benzimidazole linked to a piperidine ring with a hydroxymethyl group, supports activity against protozoal infections, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs targeting diseases like giardiasis and trichomoniasis. Also employed in research settings to explore new bioactive molecules due to its ability to interact with biological targets through hydrogen bonding, aromatic interactions, and the nitro group's redox properties.