Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to the presence of the dichlorobenzyl moiety, which is known for its biological activity. Also employed in research settings for the modification of hydrazine-based compounds aimed at exploring antimicrobial or antifungal properties. Its reactivity makes it valuable in forming Schiff bases and other derivatives for screening in medicinal chemistry.