Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antifungal agents and histamine H3 receptor antagonists. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both imidazole and carboxylic acid functional groups, which enhance binding to biological targets. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing libraries of compounds in drug discovery programs. Also utilized in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) where it acts as a ligand, contributing to the design of porous materials for gas storage or catalysis.