Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anticonvulsant and antiarrhythmic drugs. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry due to its reactive thiocarbonyl and carbonyl groups, enabling the formation of various bioactive molecules. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials where sulfur-containing heterocycles are required. Its structural stability and reactivity make it valuable in medicinal chemistry research for designing new drug candidates.