Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with biological activity targeting RNA and DNA synthesis in pathogens. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to interfere with metabolic pathways in weeds. The nitro and chloro functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building more complex molecules.