Used as an active ingredient in herbicidal formulations, particularly in rice and cereal crops. It acts as a selective post-emergence herbicide, controlling a broad spectrum of grass and broadleaf weeds by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), an enzyme essential for fatty acid biosynthesis in plants. Its selectivity allows effective weed control while minimizing damage to tolerant crops. Commonly applied in transplanted and direct-seeded rice systems, it performs well under both flooded and non-flooded conditions. The compound is valued for its rapid uptake and rainfastness, making it suitable for use in regions with high rainfall or irrigation.