Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of neonicotinoid insecticides, particularly in the production of imidacloprid and related compounds. It plays a critical role in forming the chloropyridyl moiety that contributes to the insecticidal activity. The compound is also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new crop protection agents due to its reactivity and structural properties. Its derivatives show systemic action in plants, making them effective against sap-feeding insects like aphids and whiteflies.