Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It plays a key role in the production of herbicides, particularly in the manufacture of sulfonylurea class herbicides, which are effective at low application rates and offer high selectivity. The compound’s reactive acyl chloride group allows it to form amide or ester bonds, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. It is also employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients where the chloro-fluoro aromatic moiety enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity. Due to its reactivity, it is handled under controlled conditions in industrial settings.