Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to its stability and reactivity profile. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of functional materials where nitrogen-containing heterocycles are required for electronic or optical properties.