Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes which are widely applied in the textile industry for coloring fabrics. It also serves in the manufacture of certain agricultural chemicals, including herbicides and insecticides, due to its reactive structure that allows further chemical modifications. Additionally, it is employed in the development of specialty chemicals for the rubber and polymer industries, where it acts as a precursor for compounds that improve material durability and resistance to degradation. Its nitro and chloro functional groups make it valuable for coupling reactions in organic synthesis, especially in pharmaceutical research for building complex molecules.