Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, this compound plays a key role in agricultural chemistry for developing crop protection agents. Its structure allows for effective derivatization to form biologically active molecules that inhibit plant acetolactate synthase (ALS), disrupting amino acid synthesis in weeds. Due to its sulfamoyl and ester functionalities, it is particularly valuable in constructing herbicidal agents with high selectivity and potency. It is also explored in medicinal chemistry for potential bioactive molecule development, leveraging the fluorinated aromatic scaffold for improved metabolic stability and binding affinity.