Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where the chloro and amide functionalities allow for further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in the preparation of substituted benzamides for biological activity studies. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) exploration.