Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated and halogenated aromatic compounds. Its multiple halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in Suzuki, Stille, and Ullmann reactions to construct carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Also utilized in the preparation of functional materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors, where precise halogen placement influences electronic properties.