Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where the acetamide group and chlorophenyl moiety contribute to biological activity. Commonly employed in research settings to design compounds targeting central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new active ingredients in crop protection agents. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.