Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of nitro-containing bioactive molecules. Its functional groups—chloro, hydroxy, and nitro—allow for selective transformations, making it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of dyes and UV-absorbing compounds due to its aromatic nitro structure. Also utilized in research settings for constructing heterocyclic systems through cyclization reactions.