Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and insecticides. Its reactive chloromethyl and nitro groups make it suitable for coupling reactions in the production of pyrazole-based active ingredients. It plays a role in creating compounds with enhanced selectivity and efficacy against target pests while maintaining stability under field conditions. Also explored in research for pharmaceutical derivatives due to the bioactive nature of nitro-pyrazole scaffolds.