Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, particularly in the production of aryloxyphenoxypropionate class herbicides. These herbicides are effective against grass weeds in broadleaf crops such as soybeans, cotton, and rice. The compound’s structure allows for selective inhibition of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), an enzyme critical for fatty acid biosynthesis in grasses. Due to its reactivity and functional groups, it is also employed in agrochemical research for developing new post-emergence herbicides with improved environmental and safety profiles.