Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antitubercular agents. It exhibits biological activity that makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs targeting microbial and infectious diseases. Also employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds due to its reactive hydrazide group, facilitating the formation of Schiff bases and other derivatives with potential pharmacological properties. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it useful in research for new bioactive molecules.