Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural fungicides, particularly in the development of systemic agents that protect crops from fungal infections. Its structure enables effective binding to target sites in pathogenic fungi, making it valuable in crop protection chemistry.

Also explored in the preparation of bioactive molecules for pharmaceutical research due to its heterocyclic core and functional group arrangement. Commonly employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize potency and selectivity in new agrochemical formulations.