Used primarily as a sulfenylating agent in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of sulfenyl groups into aromatic and heterocyclic compounds. It plays a key role in the preparation of sulfides and disulfides, which are important intermediates in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing. Its reactivity allows selective functionalization under mild conditions, making it valuable in the development of complex molecules. Additionally, it has been employed in the study of reaction mechanisms involving sulfur-containing intermediates.