Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block in the preparation of sulfonamide-based compounds, which are important in the development of certain drugs, particularly in the design of enzyme inhibitors. Also employed in organic synthesis for nitrogen-containing heterocycles due to its stability and reactivity profile. Its derivatives can be found in some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. Additionally, it may act as a protecting group for amines in multi-step synthetic routes.