Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive compounds. It serves as a building block in the development of dyes, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers due to its functional amino and carboxylic acid groups. Its chlorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions for creating complex organic molecules. Also employed in research for designing new compounds with potential antimicrobial or antitumor activity.