Used primarily as a reagent in organic synthesis, this compound serves as a source of dichloromethyl groups in cross-coupling reactions. It is especially valuable in boron-mediated transformations where selective introduction of dichloromethyl moieties is required. Its stability and reactivity profile make it suitable for use in pharmaceutical synthesis, where it helps build complex molecules with chlorine-containing functional groups. The compound also finds use in the development of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its ability to participate in catalytic cycles under mild conditions.