Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in building active ingredients that target specific plant or microbial processes. Commonly employed in the preparation of sulfonylurea-type compounds, which exhibit high biological activity at low application rates. Also utilized in research for developing novel kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules in medicinal chemistry.