Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for selective reactivity in building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in the development of chloropyridine-based active ingredients due to the stability and reactivity of the tert-butyl ester group. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules where a chlorinated pyridine scaffold is required. The compound facilitates efficient coupling reactions and is valued in route design for scalable synthesis in crop protection research.