Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, particularly in the production of pyrimidinylsulfonylurea compounds. These herbicides are effective in controlling broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as rice, wheat, and barley. The compound plays a key role in building the pyrimidine ring structure that contributes to the herbicidal activity by inhibiting acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme essential for plant amino acid synthesis. Its reactivity allows for efficient coupling in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in agrochemical manufacturing.