Widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides. It plays a key role in the production of selective chloroacetanilide herbicides, which are effective in controlling weeds in crops such as corn, soybeans, and rice. Due to its nitro and chloro functional groups, it is also employed in the development of dyes and pigments, contributing to color stability and resistance to degradation. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the manufacture of certain pharmaceuticals and antimicrobial agents. Its reactivity makes it valuable in organic synthesis for introducing chlorinated and nitrated aromatic structures.