Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of imidazole-based compounds with biological activity. It serves as a building block for antifungal agents, antiparasitics, and certain herbicides due to its ability to form stable derivatives with targeted modes of action. Its alkylated and chlorinated structure enhances reactivity in substitution reactions, making it valuable in heterocyclic chemistry for creating functionalized imidazoles used in drug discovery and crop protection products.