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. Also serves in the development of certain pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where substituted aromatic rings are required for biological activity. Its methoxy group enhances electron donation, making it suitable for electrophilic substitution in further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of more complex organic molecules.