Widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides. Its structure allows for selective reactivity, making it valuable in building active ingredients that target specific pests while minimizing environmental impact. Also employed in pharmaceutical research for developing fluorinated heterocyclic compounds, where the fluorine and chlorine substituents enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the 2,6-dichloro-3-fluoropyridyl moiety into larger molecules, enabling fine-tuning of biological activity in crop protection agents and medicinal candidates.