Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes. It also serves in the manufacture of certain pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its functional groups allow for further chemical modifications. Its presence in organic synthesis helps build more complex molecules due to the reactivity of the chloro and nitro groups. Additionally, it has been explored in the development of antimicrobial agents and as a building block in the preparation of specialty chemicals for industrial applications.