Widely used in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of sulfonyl derivatives. Its reactivity allows for the introduction of the triazole ring system into larger molecules, enhancing biological activity in crop protection agents and medicinal compounds. It is particularly valuable in creating herbicides and fungicides due to the stability and bioavailability imparted by the triazole moiety. Additionally, it participates in the development of coordination compounds and functional materials where sulfonyl chloride groups enable further chemical modifications.