Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of neonicotinoid insecticides, particularly in the production of pesticides like imidacloprid and related compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in agrochemical manufacturing for developing systemic insecticides that target sucking insects. It is also employed in research for developing novel nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists. Due to the presence of reactive halogen groups, it serves as a building block in cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis, especially in palladium-catalyzed reactions for forming carbon-carbon bonds.