Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators. It plays a key role in organic synthesis due to its ability to introduce chloroacetamidine functional groups, which are valuable in building nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in the development of crop protection agents where selective reactivity is required. Its hydrochloride form enhances stability and solubility in polar solvents, facilitating its use in aqueous or mixed solvent systems during industrial processes.