Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural fungicides, particularly in the production of triazole-based systemic fungicides that protect crops from fungal diseases. It serves as a building block for active ingredients in plant protection products due to its ability to inhibit ergosterol biosynthesis in fungi. Also employed in the development of pharmaceutical agents with antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its thiol group allows for easy modification, making it valuable in creating derivatives for drug discovery and agrochemical research.