Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Its structure allows for the introduction of aromatic and carboxylic functional groups, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying drug potency and metabolic stability. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty polymers due to its halogenated aromatic backbone, which can influence material properties or serve as a reactive site in further chemical transformations.