Widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, enabling the production of highly effective, low-dose agricultural weed control agents. It plays a key role in forming the sulfonylurea bridge, which is critical for herbicidal activity in crops such as rice, wheat, and corn. Due to its reactivity, it allows for efficient coupling with heterocyclic amines to build the active herbicide molecule. Its stability and solubility profile make it suitable for use in industrial-scale agrochemical manufacturing processes.