Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block for carbamate-based compounds, which are important in the development of certain pesticides and herbicides due to their ability to modulate enzyme activity in pests. Also finds use in research settings for the preparation of bioactive molecules and in the synthesis of specialty chemicals where a protected or activated carbamate functionality is required. Its stability and reactivity profile make it suitable for controlled reactions in multi-step synthetic routes.