Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and certain pharmaceuticals. Its reactive chlorine and nitro groups make it valuable in substitution reactions, particularly in the preparation of more complex aromatic compounds. It also finds use in the development of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to act as a building block for bioactive molecules. Additionally, it has been employed in research settings for studying nucleophilic aromatic substitution mechanisms.