Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic drugs. Its thioamide functional group allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in creating protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and targeting enzyme pathways involved in disease progression. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for receptor binding studies due to its structural compatibility with biological targets.