Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the creation of heterocyclic systems that are common in medicinal chemistry. It has been explored in the design of enzyme inhibitors and antimicrobial agents due to its ability to interact with biological targets through sulfur and carbonyl functionality. Also serves as a building block in the preparation of thiochromone derivatives, which exhibit potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.