Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, particularly in the production of selective post-emergence herbicides that target broadleaf weeds in cereal crops. It plays a role in inhibiting plant acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme essential for branched-chain amino acid synthesis, leading to arrested plant growth. Its structure allows for effective binding to ALS enzymes in susceptible weeds, making it valuable in agrochemical formulations. Additionally, it has been explored in research for its potential in developing new kinase inhibitors for pharmaceutical applications, especially in oncology-related drug discovery.