Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a carbamoylating agent, facilitating the introduction of the dimethylcarbamoyl group into target molecules. Its reactivity makes it valuable in the preparation of certain insecticides and medicinal compounds where a carbamate functionality is required. Additionally, it can act as a protecting group reagent in multi-step synthesis due to its stability under various reaction conditions.