Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly in controlling broadleaf weeds in legume crops such as soybeans and peanuts. It works by inhibiting the growth of susceptible weeds through disruption of plant hormone regulation, leading to uncontrolled cell division and eventual plant death. Effective when applied post-emergence, it is absorbed primarily through the foliage and roots of target weeds. Its selectivity allows crop plants to remain unaffected at recommended doses, making it suitable for integrated weed management programs. Commonly formulated with adjuvants to enhance leaf penetration and rainfastness. Due to its mode of action, it is often rotated with other herbicides to reduce the risk of resistance development in weed populations.