Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments, particularly in the production of azo dyes, which are widely applied in textiles, leather, and paper industries. It also serves as a building block in the manufacture of agrochemicals, including herbicides and pesticides, due to its ability to introduce specific functional groups into complex molecules. Additionally, it finds application in pharmaceutical research for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds. Its halogenated structure makes it valuable in organic synthesis for creating various specialty chemicals.