Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly azo dyes, due to its aromatic nitro and acetamide functional groups. It also serves in the preparation of certain pharmaceuticals where chloro- and nitro-substituted anilides are required. Its structure allows for further chemical modifications such as reduction of the nitro group to an amine, enabling coupling reactions. Additionally, it finds use in research laboratories for developing new organic compounds in medicinal chemistry and agrochemicals.