Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its sulfur-containing heterocyclic structure. Its carboxylic acid group allows for easy derivatization, enabling the production of esters and amides with enhanced biological activity. Also explored in research for antimicrobial and antifungal agents owing to the presence of the thiadiazole ring and chlorophenyl moiety, which contribute to membrane disruption and enzyme inhibition in pathogens.