Primarily used in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, it acts as an intermediate in the production of drugs targeting bacterial infections and inflammation. It is also employed in the development of sulfonamide-based antibiotics, which inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with their metabolic processes. Additionally, it finds application in organic chemistry research for creating novel sulfonamide derivatives with potential therapeutic properties. Its role in industrial chemistry includes use as a reagent in the preparation of dyes and other specialty chemicals.