Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure contains aldehyde, nitro, and (4-chlorophenyl)sulfanyl functional groups, making it suitable for condensation reactions and reductions to build more complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, including certain antifungal and antibacterial agents. Also utilized in the synthesis of dyes and functional materials where aromatic aldehydes with electron-withdrawing substituents are required. The chlorophenylsulfanyl and nitro groups enhance reactivity in nucleophilic substitution and cyclization processes.