Used primarily as a stabilizer in airbag propellants, it helps control the rate of gas generation during deployment. It also finds application in pharmaceuticals as a building block for synthesizing various drugs, particularly those with tetrazole rings, which are known for their bioactivity. Additionally, it serves as a ligand in coordination chemistry, aiding in the formation of metal complexes for catalytic processes. Its high nitrogen content makes it valuable in energetic materials research, contributing to the development of explosives and pyrotechnics.