Used primarily as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial cooling systems and metal treatment processes. It effectively protects copper and its alloys from degradation in aqueous environments by forming a protective film on the metal surface. Also serves as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals due to its heterocyclic structure and sulfur-nitrogen functionality. Shows potential in coordination chemistry as a ligand for transition metal complexes, which are studied for catalytic and antimicrobial applications.