Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides. It plays a key role in the production of pyridine-based crop protection agents due to its reactive amino and chloro groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. Also utilized in the development of pharmaceuticals where chlorinated pyridine structures are needed for biological activity. Its derivatives can be found in compounds with antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Commonly employed in research and industrial settings for building complex molecules requiring a dichloroaminopyridine scaffold.