Widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonamide-based drugs, particularly diuretics such as loop diuretics. It serves as a key building block in the development of compounds that modulate ion transport in the kidneys. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with enhanced bioavailability and target specificity. Also employed in research settings for developing novel bioactive molecules and enzyme inhibitors.