Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and insecticides. It serves as an alkylating agent in organic reactions, enabling the introduction of methyl and chloropropyl functional groups. Commonly employed in the preparation of active ingredients in crop protection products due to its reactivity in esterification and nucleophilic substitution reactions. Also utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals such as plasticizers and stabilizers in polymer systems. Its role as a building block in fine chemical synthesis makes it valuable in research and development laboratories for creating complex organic molecules.