Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for developing herbicides and pesticides due to its reactive functional groups that facilitate molecular modification. Employed in the preparation of dyes and fluorescent compounds, especially in applications requiring halogenated aromatic structures for enhanced stability and electronic properties. Its selective reactivity makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions during research and development of new organic molecules.