Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antiviral and antibacterial agents. It also serves in the development of agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its unique structure, featuring the N-oxide functionality, enhances water solubility and facilitates subsequent reactions under controlled conditions, making it valuable in organic synthesis for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Additionally, it finds use in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal complexes in catalytic reactions.