Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fungicides and herbicides. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the electron-withdrawing chlorine groups and the reactive imide functionality. It is also employed in the preparation of specialty polymers and functional materials where thermal stability and electronic properties are required. Additionally, it serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry for constructing complex organic frameworks in research and industrial applications.