Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, particularly in the production of selective chloropyridine-based weed control agents. It plays an essential role in agricultural chemistry for developing crop protection products that target broadleaf weeds in cereals and other crops. Its derivatives exhibit high efficacy at low application rates, making them valuable in modern integrated pest management strategies. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of plant growth regulators and certain pharmaceuticals.