Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for modification in the design of bioactive molecules, making it valuable in research settings for creating compounds with specific biological activity. It has also been explored in the study of enzyme inhibitors due to the carbamate functional group, which can interact with esterase enzymes. Limited use in commercial products due to regulatory and environmental concerns associated with chlorinated aromatics.