Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly in corn, sugarcane, and pineapple crops to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. It works by inhibiting photosynthesis in susceptible plants, applied pre-emergence or early post-emergence. Due to its soil residual activity, it provides extended weed control. Commonly used in combination with other herbicides to broaden the spectrum of weed control and reduce the risk of resistance development. Its application is especially effective in regions with high weed pressure and in rotational cropping systems where residual activity is manageable.