Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, this isocyanate compound plays a key role in forming urethane and urea derivatives. Its selective reactivity makes it suitable for constructing complex molecules requiring controlled functional group interactions. It is also employed in the development of specialty polymers and crop protection agents where specific steric and electronic properties are needed. Due to its reactivity and potential hazards, it is handled under strict conditions in industrial and laboratory settings.