Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and fungicides. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where the chloro group can be substituted or transformed into other functional groups. Its tert-butyl group provides steric bulk, which can influence reaction selectivity and stability in complex molecule assembly. Also employed in the development of liquid crystals and specialty polymers due to its thermal stability and hydrophobic character.