Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of local anesthetics and anti-inflammatory drugs. It serves as a building block in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive amino and aldehyde functional groups. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and fluorescent compounds for use in imaging and labeling applications. Its chlorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable in agrochemical synthesis for certain herbicides and pesticides. Additionally, it can be used in research settings for the development of novel organic compounds and heterocyclic structures.