Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antifungal and antibacterial agents. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where chlorinated hydroquinone derivatives are required. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in the development of active ingredients in crop protection chemicals and in the preparation of specialized dyes and antioxidants. The compound’s reactivity profile supports its use in coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions under controlled conditions.