Used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for synthesizing bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the development of compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. The carboxylic acid group allows for easy derivatization, enabling attachment to other molecular frameworks. It is also explored in the design of enzyme inhibitors due to the stability and polarity provided by the oxadiazole ring. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.