Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of tetrazole-containing drugs. It plays a key role in the production of compounds with potential antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Additionally, it is utilized in organic synthesis to create heterocyclic compounds, which are valuable in medicinal chemistry for their bioactivity. Its application extends to research and development in designing new therapeutic agents and studying chemical reactivity in organic transformations.