Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the presence of fluorine enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its aldehyde and halogen functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in agrochemical research for creating herbicides and fungicides due to the electron-withdrawing effects of fluorine and chlorine that improve environmental stability and target specificity. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and organic electronic materials where halogenated aromatic aldehydes contribute to desired electronic properties.