Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of neonicotinoid insecticides, this compound plays a key role in crop protection chemistry. It is involved in the production of active ingredients that target insect nervous systems, offering systemic action in plants. Due to its reactivity, it enables the formation of amide bonds in agrochemical manufacturing, contributing to the development of pesticides effective against sucking insects like aphids and whiteflies. Its application is mostly confined to industrial-scale synthesis rather than direct use in the field.