Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty organic compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its unique halogen substitution pattern allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in advanced synthetic routes such as palladium-catalyzed couplings. The bulky tert-butyl groups provide steric protection, which can direct reactivity to specific sites, enhancing control in multi-step syntheses. It may also serve as a building block in materials science for creating tailored aromatic frameworks with specific electronic properties.