Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antimicrobial, antifungal, and anticancer properties. Its structure serves as a key building block in heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex thiazole-based compounds. Commonly employed in Suzuki and other cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems for drug discovery research. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and organic semiconductors due to its conjugated framework.