Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and pesticides due to its reactive nitrile and chloro groups that allow further functionalization. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where nitrogen-containing heterocycles enhance electronic properties. Its versatility in cross-coupling reactions makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and drug discovery pipelines.