Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It plays a key role in the production of certain fungicides and plant growth regulators due to its reactive benzyl bromide group and chlorine substitutions that enhance its reactivity in coupling reactions. Commonly employed in the preparation of substituted benzylamines and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in research and development of new active ingredients in crop protection and medicinal chemistry.