Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs and diuretics. It serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds that exhibit biological activity, including antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing new active ingredients. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to interact with enzymatic systems in microorganisms and plants.