Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly in the production of fungicides such as fludioxonil. Its structure enables the development of active ingredients that target specific fungal processes, such as the respiratory chain, making it valuable in crop protection formulations for controlling fungal diseases like leaf blight and fruit rot. It is also utilized in the preparation of pharmaceuticals where halogenated aromatic ketones serve as building blocks for more complex molecules. The compound’s stability and reactivity profile make it suitable for coupling reactions and functional group transformations in industrial organic synthesis.