Used as a corrosion inhibitor in industrial cooling systems and metal treatment processes due to its strong adsorption on metal surfaces. Also serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceuticals, particularly in developing antimicrobial and antifungal agents. Its thioamide group enhances binding to metal ions, making it useful in coordination chemistry and as a ligand in catalytic reactions. Additionally, it finds application in polymer stabilization, protecting materials from thermal and oxidative degradation.