Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common motifs in bioactive molecules. It is also employed in the preparation of dyes and fluorescent probes due to its ability to participate in condensation reactions and metal coordination. Additionally, it finds use in peptide mimetic synthesis where the triazole ring acts as a stable amide bond surrogate.