Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of aromatic and halogenated groups that enhance reactivity and binding properties. Commonly employed in the development of fungicides and antimicrobial agents, particularly in structural frameworks targeting plant pathogens. Also utilized in research settings for constructing complex organic molecules through nucleophilic addition or cyclization reactions. Its electron-withdrawing substituents make it suitable for use in photochemical studies and as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry.