Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors. It serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds due to its reactive amino group and stable isoxazole ring, enabling further chemical modifications. Also employed in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and fungicides, and in research for designing bioactive molecules with potential antimicrobial or anticancer properties.