Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its substituted phenyl ethanamine structure, which can influence biological activity in crop protection agents. Its primary amine functionality allows for easy modification in multi-step chemical reactions, making it valuable in developing active ingredients that target specific enzymes or receptors in pests or weeds. Additionally, it may be employed in the preparation of specialty chemicals where a chlorinated, methyl-substituted phenyl ethanamine derivative is required.