Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and fungicides. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where chlorinated aromatic compounds are needed to introduce specific functional groups. Its methoxy and chloro substituents make it suitable for coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions in fine chemical manufacturing. Also employed in the development of specialty chemicals for crop protection products due to its reactivity and stability under various reaction conditions.