Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of thiazole-based drugs with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to the thiazole ring’s presence in many therapeutic agents. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the development of crop protection agents. Its ester functionality allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and the design of novel compounds.