Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. The benzyl group enhances compatibility and solubility in organic solvents. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactive chloromethyl group, which allows for easy functionalization. Also employed in the preparation of corrosion inhibitors and in the design of heterocyclic compounds for materials science applications. Its oxadiazole core contributes to stability and enhances binding affinity in medicinal chemistry contexts. Suitable for one-step or multi-step syntheses in organic chemistry research.