Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly for azo dyes that require substituted anisole derivatives. It also serves in the production of certain pharmaceuticals where the nitro and chloro functional groups allow further transformations, such as reductions and nucleophilic substitutions. Additionally, it is employed in agrochemical synthesis, contributing to the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its reactivity and structural properties. Its presence in organic reactions enables the construction of complex aromatic systems through selective functional group manipulations.