Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of local anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its reactive aldehyde and substituent groups that allow for further chemical modifications. Also employed in the fragrance industry for the preparation of aromatic compounds, contributing to the creation of complex scent profiles in perfumes and cosmetics. Its chloro and methoxy functionalities make it valuable in agrochemical synthesis for developing certain pesticides and herbicides.