Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its aromatic and carboxylic functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. Also employed in the development of agrochemicals and specialty organic compounds where chlorinated phenyl derivatives are required. Its structure supports enhanced lipophilicity, making it useful in designing molecules with improved membrane permeability.