Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylaminopyrimidine herbicides, particularly in the production of pyrimisulfan and similar compounds. It plays a critical role in agricultural chemistry for controlling broadleaf weeds and grasses in crops like rice and wheat. Its structure enables selective inhibition of acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme essential for branched-chain amino acid synthesis in plants, leading to targeted weed management with low application rates. Also investigated for use in developing new agrochemicals due to its reactivity and stability in formulation processes.