Used in pharmaceutical research due to its structure resembling certain enzyme inhibitors, making it a candidate as a precursor in developing drugs that affect the central nervous system. Particularly studied for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, where derivatives of this benzimidazole compound demonstrate notable inhibition of certain microbial growth. Additionally, research explores its anti-cancer potential, as it can disrupt abnormal cell division processes in experimental cell models, positioning it as a promising starting material for future novel drug development.