Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves in the preparation of active ingredients in certain herbicides and fungicides due to the reactivity of its ester and aromatic chloride groups. The compound is also employed in the development of specialty chemicals, including dyes and UV stabilizers, where its chlorinated aromatic structure contributes to enhanced stability and reactivity in multi-step organic transformations. Its ester functionality allows for easy modification into carboxylic acids, amides, or alcohols, making it valuable in research and industrial settings for building complex molecules.