Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, this compound plays an important role in agricultural chemistry. Its structure allows for effective coupling in herbicide formulations that target broadleaf weeds in cereal crops. Due to its sulfonamide and carboxylic acid functional groups, it participates in selective inhibition of acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme critical in branched-chain amino acid synthesis in plants. This makes it valuable in developing highly active, low-dose herbicides with minimal environmental impact. It is also explored in medicinal chemistry for potential anti-inflammatory and enzyme inhibitory activities due to its resemblance to bioactive sulfonamide scaffolds.