Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for the introduction of sulfur-containing functional groups, which are valuable in the development of biologically active compounds. It is also employed in the production of specialty chemicals, including ligands for catalysis and building blocks for heterocyclic compounds. Due to the presence of both amine and thioether functionalities, it participates in a range of condensation and alkylation reactions, making it useful in organic synthesis and drug discovery research.