Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a building block in the development of bioactive molecules due to its amide functionality and aromatic substitution pattern. Commonly employed in the synthesis of herbicides and fungicides, especially in the construction of more complex N-aryl amide structures. Also utilized in research settings for the development of novel catalysts and ligands in transition metal-catalyzed reactions. Its steric and electronic properties make it suitable for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug design.