Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfa drugs, which are a class of antibiotics that inhibit bacterial growth by interfering with folic acid synthesis. It serves as a building block in the preparation of sulfonamide-based pharmaceuticals with antimicrobial properties. Also employed in the development of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used in the treatment of glaucoma and other related conditions. Its acetyl and sulfonamide functional groups make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying drug solubility and bioavailability. Additionally, it finds use in research settings for designing new bioactive molecules and in the production of dyes and pigments due to its aromatic and electron-withdrawing characteristics.