Used in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as an intermediate in the production of compounds with potential biological activity, such as anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial agents. Its nitro and chloro functional groups make it a versatile reactant in various chemical transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions. Additionally, it can be employed in the synthesis of fluorescent dyes and materials for optoelectronic applications due to its conjugated system.