Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of fluorinated and brominated organic molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in multi-step reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents due to the presence of halogen atoms that enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules with improved efficacy.