Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antifungal agents, particularly in the development of triazole-based pharmaceuticals. Its structure supports the inhibition of fungal lanosterol 14α-demethylase, an enzyme critical for cell membrane integrity. This makes it valuable in creating drugs effective against Candida and Aspergillus species. Additionally, it serves in medicinal chemistry research for optimizing drug candidates with improved metabolic stability and target selectivity.