Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure enables selective reactivity in heterocyclic chemistry, making it valuable for constructing complex nitrogen-containing compounds. It is also employed in research for developing new bioactive molecules with potential antiviral or antimicrobial properties. Due to its chlorinated scaffold, it serves in cross-coupling reactions to generate derivatives for crop protection agents.