Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of thiazole-based pharmaceuticals, particularly H2-receptor antagonists such as Famotidine, which are employed in treating gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Its structure, featuring a thiazole ring, guanidine group, and reactive (2-cyanoethyl)thio methyl moiety, enables further derivatization to form bioactive molecules. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry research for developing novel heterocyclic compounds with therapeutic potential. Also applied in agrochemical research for synthesizing crop protection agents.