Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, this compound plays an important role in agricultural chemistry. Its structure allows for the development of herbicidal agents that inhibit plant acetolactate synthase (ALS), disrupting amino acid synthesis in weeds. It is particularly valuable in the production of selective herbicides for rice and wheat crops. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of functionalized benzenes for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.