Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of imidazole-based bioactive compounds. It serves in the preparation of antifungal agents and histamine receptor modulators due to the imidazole ring’s affinity for biological targets. Also employed in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), where its carboxylic acid and imidazole groups enable versatile binding with metal ions. Its dual functional groups make it valuable in constructing hybrid organic-inorganic materials for catalysis and sensing applications.