Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. It plays a role in the production of sulfonylurea-type compounds, which are known for their high potency and selectivity in inhibiting acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme critical in amino acid biosynthesis in plants. Due to its structural features, it contributes to the design of compounds with improved metabolic stability and target specificity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing crop protection agents with low environmental impact.