Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Its structure serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds that can enhance drug stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing oxadiazole-based scaffolds, which are of interest in drug discovery due to their metabolic resistance and favorable pharmacokinetic profiles. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents.