Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring selective isocyanate reactivity. Its structure allows for the formation of urea and carbamate derivatives, which are common motifs in drug design, especially in treatments targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory conditions. Also employed in agrochemical manufacturing for creating herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to enhance molecular stability and bioactivity. The compound’s halogen substituents improve binding selectivity in target molecules, making it valuable in fine chemical synthesis where precise molecular modification is required.