Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active ingredients for antifungal and antimicrobial agents. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. It is also employed in research settings to design new bioactive compounds, especially those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation. The presence of both nitro and chloro groups enables selective reactions, facilitating its use in multi-step organic syntheses.