Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes due to its nitro and chloro functional groups that facilitate coupling reactions. It also serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals where the nitro group can be reduced to an amine for further derivatization. Its structure makes it suitable for use in agrochemical synthesis, especially in creating herbicides and fungicides. Additionally, it is employed in research laboratories for developing novel organic compounds through nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.