Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators. It serves as a building block for more complex pyridine derivatives due to its reactive amino and nitro groups. Commonly employed in the development of selective chloroacetanilide-type herbicides. Also utilized in research for creating novel compounds with biological activity, including antimicrobial and insecticidal agents. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and crop protection chemistry.