Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves in the development of sulfur-containing compounds due to the thiol functional group, which can participate in conjugation and coupling reactions. Its amine functionality, when deprotected or modified, allows for the formation of amides, salts, or tertiary amines, making it valuable in building complex molecules. Commonly applied in research settings for designing bioactive molecules and functionalized polymers.