Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating herbicides and plant growth regulators. The presence of both chlorine and fluorine atoms, along with the N-oxide group, enhances reactivity and binding properties, which are exploited in the design of compounds with improved efficacy and selectivity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to build complex heterocyclic systems found in crop protection agents.