Used primarily in agricultural chemistry as a plant growth regulator, this compound influences hormone balance in plants, promoting root development and enhancing stress tolerance. It is applied in seed treatments and foliar sprays to improve crop establishment under adverse conditions such as drought or poor soil quality. Its imidazole moiety contributes to biological activity resembling that of cytokinins, supporting cell division and delay of senescence in leaves. Also investigated for use in tissue culture protocols to optimize plant regeneration. Limited use in medicinal research due to structural similarity to sulfonamide drugs, though not developed for clinical applications.