Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators. It serves as a building block for more complex bipyridyl compounds, which exhibit biological activity in crop protection agents. Also utilized in research for developing novel coordination compounds and metal-organic frameworks due to its ability to act as a ligand. Its chlorinated structure allows for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.