Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments due to its nitro and amide functional groups, which facilitate coupling reactions and color development. Also employed in the preparation of certain pharmaceuticals where the chloro-nitro aromatic scaffold is required for biological activity. Its structure allows for further substitution reactions, making it valuable in organic synthesis for creating more complex molecules. Limited solubility in water but soluble in common organic solvents, which aids in its use in non-aqueous reaction systems.