Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, particularly in the production of aryloxyphenoxypropionate class compounds that act as selective systemic herbicides. These herbicides are effective against grass weeds in broadleaf crops such as soybeans, cotton, and rice. The compound’s structure allows for efficient penetration into plant tissues and inhibition of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), an enzyme critical for lipid biosynthesis in plants. Due to its role in enabling targeted weed control with minimal impact on crops, it is valuable in agricultural chemistry for developing effective weed management solutions.