Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with central nervous system activity. Its structure allows for the construction of complex molecules through amine coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs in drug discovery programs. Commonly employed in the preparation of compounds targeting neurological disorders due to the halogenated aromatic scaffold, which can enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel bioactive molecules and in the optimization of synthetic routes requiring functionalized aniline derivatives.