Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Serves as a building block in the preparation of substituted phenylacetamides with potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. Employed in research settings to develop new therapeutic agents and in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its halogenated aromatic moiety, which can influence binding affinity and metabolic stability.