Used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly antifungal agents. Its imidazole core and triphenylmethyl-like structure make it suitable for incorporation into bioactive molecules that target fungal cytochrome P450 enzymes. It serves as a building block in the development of drugs similar to fluconazole and other azole antifungals, contributing to enhanced metabolic stability and target binding affinity. Also utilized in research settings for structure-activity relationship studies in medicinal chemistry.