Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and fungicides. Its reactive acyl chloride group enables it to form amide and ester bonds, making it valuable in constructing complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in the development of crop protection agents due to its ability to enhance the bioactivity of active ingredients. Also utilized in research laboratories for preparing fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic compounds, which are important in medicinal chemistry for improving metabolic stability and binding affinity.