Used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its ester structure and chlorine substitution pattern make it valuable in building complex organic molecules where halogenated aromatics are needed. It can serve as a building block in pesticide development, particularly in herbicides and plant growth regulators, due to its structural similarity to bioactive aromatic compounds. Additionally, it may be employed in research settings for the preparation of specialty chemicals requiring chlorinated benzoate derivatives.