Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of histamine H3 receptor antagonists. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules with potential applications in treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and sleep disorders. The carboxylic acid group allows for easy derivatization, enabling the formation of amides or esters to fine-tune pharmacokinetic properties. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research to explore structure-activity relationships in imidazole-based drug candidates.