Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves in the production of certain herbicides, such as those in the chloroacetanilide group, which are effective for controlling narrow-leaf weeds in crops like corn and soybeans by inhibiting early-stage root and stem growth, thereby enhancing crop yields. These herbicides are often formulated in mixtures with other weed control agents for broader efficacy. The compound's chlorinated aromatic structure enhances bioactivity. Also employed in research settings for developing new organic compounds, particularly where chlorinated anilide moieties are required. Its reactivity makes it suitable for coupling reactions and functional group transformations in fine chemical manufacturing.