Used as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial cooling systems and metalworking fluids due to its ability to form protective films on metal surfaces. Also serves as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Its imidazole ring structure makes it valuable in catalysis and coordination chemistry, particularly in the development of ionic liquids and metal complexes for industrial processes. Additionally, it finds use in the formulation of epoxy curing agents, enhancing thermal and mechanical properties in coatings and adhesives.