Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of endosulfan-based pesticides, this compound plays a key role in the production of agricultural chemicals designed to control a wide range of insect pests on crops such as cotton, tea, and vegetables. It is not a final commercial product but serves as a crucial building block during the manufacturing process of endosulfan isomers. Due to environmental and toxicity concerns associated with endosulfan, its use and production have been restricted or phased out in many countries under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.