Used in agricultural research as a plant growth regulator to enhance root development and improve crop yield. It is applied in controlled environments to study its effects on plant hormones and stress responses. Also utilized in the development of new herbicides and pesticides, targeting specific plant pathways for more efficient weed and pest control. In biochemistry, it serves as a reagent in the synthesis of indole derivatives for pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and anticancer drugs. Its role in modulating plant and cellular processes makes it valuable in both agricultural and medical fields.