Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonylurea herbicides, this compound plays a key role in agricultural chemistry. Its structure allows for the development of herbicidal agents that inhibit plant acetolactate synthase (ALS), an enzyme critical for branched-chain amino acid synthesis. Due to its reactivity and selectivity, it is valued in creating crop protection agents that target broadleaf weeds and grasses in cereal crops. Additionally, it serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for developing bioactive molecules with potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.