Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonamide-based pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential anticancer agents. Its structure supports the design of compounds with enhanced biological activity and selectivity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for exploring new drug candidates targeting bacterial infections, inflammatory conditions, and cellular-level anticancer effects. Also utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric synthesis in catalysis.