Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of high-performance organic pigments for coatings and plastics. It also serves as a building block in the development of photochromic materials, which are applied in lenses that darken upon exposure to sunlight. Additionally, it finds use in the preparation of certain agricultural chemicals and as a crosslinking agent in specialty polymers. Its aromatic structure and chlorine substituents contribute to thermal stability and reactivity in advanced material applications.