Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate for synthesizing bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of imidazole-based drugs. Shows potential in the creation of antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer agents due to the imidazole core’s affinity for biological targets. The benzyl carbamate group acts as a protecting group in peptide synthesis, enabling selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Also employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates. Soluble forms like the oxalate salt aid in improving bioavailability during preclinical testing.