Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds and fit into heterocyclic frameworks common in bioactive molecules. Its chloro and amine functionalities allow for further derivatization, enabling the creation of diverse compound libraries for drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved selectivity and efficacy.