Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nicotinamide-based drugs. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating derivatives with potential biological activity, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Its chloro and amide functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in research and drug discovery processes. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients due to its structural properties that enhance stability and reactivity.