Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its chlorophenyl and thiadiazole moieties which enhance bioactivity. Its structure supports the design of compounds with improved stability and target specificity. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for potential antimicrobial and anticancer agents owing to the inherent reactivity and ease of functionalization of the thiadiazole ring. Commonly employed in heterocyclic chemistry research for building more complex molecules through derivatization at the amine group.