Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), particularly in the production of pharmaceutically active compounds with analgesic and antipyretic properties. It plays an important role in medicinal chemistry for constructing sulfonamide-based drug candidates targeting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in developing new anti-inflammatory agents. Also utilized in research settings for designing enzyme inhibitors and exploring structure-activity relationships in drug discovery.