Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of thiazole-based drugs with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. Commonly employed in the development of sulfathiazole antibiotics and other bioactive molecules due to its ability to enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability. Also utilized in agrochemicals for creating pesticides and fungicides, and serves as a building block in the design of novel heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery research.