Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly triazole fungicides for crop protection. It plays an important role in the production of certain chlorinated aromatic-based active ingredients that target fungal pathogens. Its structure, with an amino group adjacent to chlorines and a nitrile functionality, allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in developing selective agrochemical compounds. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and specialty organic chemicals requiring halogenated aromatic nitriles.