This compound is primarily used in veterinary medicine to induce luteolysis and synchronize estrus in livestock, particularly cattle and swine. It is effective in managing reproductive cycles, facilitating timed artificial insemination, and improving breeding efficiency. Additionally, it is employed to treat pyometra in dogs and to induce abortion in cases of unwanted pregnancies in animals. Its ability to stimulate uterine contractions also makes it useful in managing postpartum conditions, such as retained placenta. In some cases, it is utilized in research settings to study reproductive physiology and prostaglandin-related mechanisms.