Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides, due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures. It is also employed in the pharmaceutical industry for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in drugs targeting kinase inhibition. Its chloro and methyl functional groups allow for selective modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where aromatic nitrogen-containing rings enhance electronic properties.