Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming complexes with metal ions that exhibit catalytic activity. Also employed in agrochemicals for designing herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to interact with biological targets in pests and pathogens. Its structural features make it valuable in materials science for creating corrosion inhibitors and in the development of sensors for metal ion detection.