Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antihypertensive, antimalarial, and antimicrobial drugs. It plays a key role in the development of compounds that target specific biological pathways. Additionally, it is utilized in organic synthesis to create complex molecules for research and industrial applications. Its structural properties make it valuable in the design of ligands for coordination chemistry and in the study of enzyme inhibition. It is also employed in the agrochemical industry as a component in the synthesis of pesticides.