Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It serves as a building block for ester and ether derivatives due to its reactive chloro and acetate functional groups. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and as a alkylating agent in the development of active ingredients in crop protection chemicals. Also finds use in specialty solvents for coatings and resins where controlled reactivity and moderate volatility are required.