Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical compounds. It serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both hydroxyl and sulfonamide functional groups, which can participate in further chemical transformations. Its structure allows for modification in drug design, especially in creating analogs with potential anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial activity. Also employed in research settings to study sulfonamide-based inhibitors and their interactions with biological targets.