Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds that target enzyme inhibition, especially in carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Also employed in research for developing new heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity. Its structure supports coordination with metal ions, making it useful in catalysis and material science applications.