Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides. It plays a key role in agricultural chemistry, enabling the production of crop protection agents that inhibit plant acetolactate synthase (ALS), essential for branched-chain amino acid synthesis. Its structure allows for efficient coupling with heterocyclic compounds to form active herbicidal agents effective at low application rates. Also utilized in research for developing new sulfonylurea-based compounds with improved selectivity and environmental profiles.