Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of thiazole-based drugs which exhibit antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activities. It plays a key role in forming carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds during organic synthesis, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds that serve as building blocks for bioactive molecules. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticide agents. Its reactivity allows for easy functionalization, enabling efficient derivatization in drug discovery programs.