Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds that target enzyme inhibition, especially in carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Also employed in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in research for designing new bioactive molecules.