This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis as a reagent for the introduction of the benzo[d]thiazole moiety into various organic compounds. It is particularly valuable in the field of medicinal chemistry, where it aids in the development of new pharmaceutical compounds with potential therapeutic properties. Additionally, it finds application in material science, contributing to the creation of advanced materials with specific electronic or optical characteristics. Its role in cross-coupling reactions is also noteworthy, facilitating the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic molecules due to the tributylstannyl group, which acts as a reagent for group transfer in such reactions.