Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of thiazole-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds that target enzyme inhibition, especially in the area of kinase inhibitors. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in creating libraries of bioactive molecules for drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing new pesticides with improved selectivity and lower toxicity.