Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, particularly in the production of plant growth regulators and selective broadleaf weed control agents. It plays an important role in agricultural chemistry due to its ability to mimic plant hormones, disrupting unwanted plant growth. Also utilized in research for developing new chlorinated pyridine derivatives with potential bioactivity. Its reactivity allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in agrochemical synthesis and crop protection product development.