Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in antifungal agents like voriconazole and related triazole-based drugs. Its structure supports binding to fungal cytochrome P450 enzymes, enhancing drug efficacy. Also employed in agrochemicals for developing fungicides due to its ability to disrupt fungal growth. Additionally, it serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing bioactive molecules with improved metabolic stability and target selectivity.