Used as a potent and selective inhibitor of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), this compound is primarily employed in biochemical and pharmacological research to study lipid metabolism. It helps modulate fatty acid synthesis and oxidation, making it valuable in investigating metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Its ability to cross cell membranes enhances its utility in cellular and in vivo models. Researchers also use it to explore the role of ACC in cancer metabolism, where altered lipid biosynthesis supports tumor growth. Due to its specificity, it serves as a tool compound for validating ACC as a therapeutic target in drug development.