Used primarily as a selective herbicide in agricultural settings, particularly in rice fields and other cereal crops. This chemical controls the growth of unwanted broadleaf weeds and certain grasses by inhibiting photosynthesis. It is typically applied pre-emergence or early post-emergence to maximize efficacy. By reducing weed competition for nutrients, water, and sunlight, it helps increase crop yields, such as rice production. Commonly formulated as a liquid for foliar spraying and often used in combination with other herbicides for broader spectrum control.