Used as a nitrification inhibitor in agriculture, it slows the conversion of ammonium to nitrate in soil, helping to retain nitrogen in a form that plants can utilize for longer periods. This improves fertilizer efficiency, reduces nitrogen loss through leaching and runoff, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide. Commonly applied with urea-based fertilizers in crops like corn, it supports better yield and environmental protection by minimizing groundwater contamination and maintaining soil nitrogen levels.