Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antitubercular drugs. It plays an important role in the development of compounds targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis due to its structural compatibility with biologically active molecules. Its functional groups allow for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building heterocyclic systems. Also utilized in research settings for designing enzyme inhibitors and probing structure-activity relationships in drug candidates.