Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in multi-step reactions, making it valuable in creating nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in research settings for constructing complex organic frameworks where controlled protection of amine groups is required. Also utilized in the preparation of derivatives for screening in medicinal chemistry due to the reactivity of the nitro and chloro substituents.