Used in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical research for developing potential drug candidates. Its structure serves as a key intermediate in creating heterocyclic compounds with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or anticancer properties. Commonly employed in organic synthesis to build complex molecules due to the reactivity of the amino and ester functional groups. Also utilized in the development of fluorescent dyes and optical materials owing to the benzo[d]thiazole core, which exhibits favorable photophysical characteristics.