Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of anthranilic acid derivatives, which are important in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It participates in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds due to the presence of both amide and aromatic carboxylic acid functionalities. Its chloroacetyl group allows for further nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in organic synthesis for building more complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients where substituted benzamides are required.