Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory compounds. Its structure allows for modification in drug design, especially in creating analogs with enhanced bioavailability or receptor selectivity. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to influence biological pathways in plants. The compound's sulfur and chlorine functional groups make it valuable in organic synthesis for building complex molecules through cross-coupling or substitution reactions.