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 enabling coupling reactions. Also employed in the manufacture of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and insecticides, where the substituted benzene ring provides structural stability and reactivity. Additionally, it serves as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis for nitroaromatic compounds with biological activity. Its methyl groups enhance lipophilicity, making it useful in designing active ingredients requiring membrane permeability.