Used in organic synthesis as a versatile reagent for introducing the imidazole-4-sulfonyl group into molecules. It is particularly valuable in the preparation of sulfonamides, which are important in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The compound is also employed in the development of biologically active compounds, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor antagonists. Its reactivity with amines and alcohols makes it useful for creating derivatives with potential therapeutic applications. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for research and industrial purposes.