Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and insecticides. It serves as a building block for more complex pyridine derivatives due to the reactivity of the chlorine and nitro groups. The compound is also employed in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents, where its structure allows for further functionalization to enhance biological activity. Its role in medicinal chemistry includes the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules.