Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides and fungicides. Its structure allows for further functionalization to develop active ingredients that target specific plant enzymes or fungal growth pathways. Also employed in the production of dyes and pigments due to its aromatic and electron-withdrawing nitro group, which contributes to color stability and intensity. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for introducing chloro- and nitro-substituted aromatic systems in pharmaceutical research.