Used primarily as a selective herbicide in agriculture and non-crop areas to control broadleaf weeds. It is effective in cereals, corn, and turfgrass by mimicking plant growth hormones, causing uncontrolled growth and eventual death in susceptible plants. Its branched alkyl chain structure enhances lipophilicity, improving leaf cuticle penetration and rainfastness. Often found in formulations for rangeland, pasture, and roadside vegetation management due to its persistence and efficacy at low application rates. Shows favorable selectivity in grass crops where it is metabolized or excluded, minimizing crop damage.