Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure supports the creation of active ingredients that target specific enzymes in pests or pathogens, improving crop protection. Also employed in research for pharmaceutical compounds due to its heterocyclic framework, which is common in bioactive molecules. The nitrile and chloro groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in building complex molecules for agrochemical and medicinal chemistry applications.