Used as a radiosensitizer in cancer therapy, particularly for treating hypoxic tumors that are resistant to radiation. It enhances the effectiveness of radiotherapy by increasing oxygen radical formation in tumor cells, making them more susceptible to radiation damage. Commonly investigated in head and neck cancers, it helps improve local tumor control and treatment outcomes when combined with radiation. Also studied for its potential antimicrobial properties due to its nitroimidazole structure, showing activity against certain anaerobic pathogens.