Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, particularly in the production of agricultural chemicals that inhibit plant acetolactate synthase (ALS), leading to the control of broadleaf weeds and grasses in crops such as rice, wheat, and barley. Its structure allows for efficient coupling with sulfonyl isocyanates or sulfonyl chlorides to form active herbicidal compounds. Also employed in the development of plant growth regulators and in research for new agrochemicals due to its reactivity and stability in multi-step organic transformations.