Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly in the production of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibiting herbicides. Its structure facilitates the development of compounds with selective weed control properties, valuable in crop protection chemistry for crops such as corn and soybeans. These herbicides inhibit chlorophyll synthesis in weeds, preventing photosynthesis and leading to weed death. It is also explored in research for pharmaceutical applications due to its potential bioactivity in heterocyclic compound design.