Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block for hydrazide-based compounds that exhibit antimicrobial, antifungal, and antitubercular activities. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in drug discovery for designing new derivatives with enhanced pharmacological properties. Also employed in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds due to its reactive hydrazide group and nitrogen-containing ring.