Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of thiazole-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex heterocyclic compounds. Its aldehyde group allows for easy functionalization, enabling the development of dyes, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Also employed in research for developing novel bioactive molecules and in the preparation of ligands for catalytic processes.