Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly in cereal crops such as wheat and barley. It controls a broad spectrum of grassy and broadleaf weeds by inhibiting acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme essential for amino acid synthesis in plants. Due to its mode of action, it is effective at low application rates and provides post-emergence weed control. Its selectivity allows it to target weeds without causing significant harm to the crop. Often included in integrated weed management programs to reduce reliance on multiple herbicide classes and help delay the development of herbicide-resistant weeds.