Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the creation of fluorinated heterocyclic compounds, which are valuable in enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactive chloro and ester functional groups, enabling further chemical modifications. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in optimizing ligands for neurological targets.