Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides, particularly fungicides in the furan carboxamide group, which are effective against fungi causing plant diseases such as leaf blight and rot. Commonly applied in economic crops like rice, beans, and certain vegetables. It helps inhibit fungal growth by disrupting the function of enzymes essential for cell wall synthesis, preventing fungal reproduction and effectively controlling disease outbreaks. Its structural features and modifiable functional groups make it valuable in agrochemical research, including structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.