Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antihypertensive and antiviral drugs. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating biologically active compounds. It is also employed in agrochemical synthesis for designing herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to enhance binding affinity with target enzymes in pests and weeds. Additionally, it serves in research settings for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic systems.