Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for drugs targeting inflammation and central nervous system disorders. Commonly employed in agrochemical manufacturing to produce herbicides and fungicides due to its reactivity in coupling reactions. Serves as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of dyes, fluorescent compounds, and specialty chemicals. Its halogen substituents allow for selective functionalization via cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Heck reactions, making it valuable in research and development of new chemical entities.