Used primarily in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes, which are widely applied in the textile industry for coloring fabrics. It also serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, especially in the development of certain analgesics and antipyretics. Additionally, it finds application in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules used in research and industrial chemistry. Its role as a building block in chemical reactions makes it valuable for producing compounds with specific functional properties.