Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where cyclopropyl aromatic amines are key structural motifs. It serves in the preparation of certain central nervous system agents and kinase inhibitors due to the stability and bioavailability imparted by the cyclopropyl group. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel herbicides and insecticides. Its hydrochloride salt form enhances solubility and handling in aqueous reaction systems.