Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in the preparation of active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal compounds. Commonly employed in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki and Heck couplings to build complex aromatic systems. Also utilized in the research and development of new materials and specialty chemicals where halogenated anisole derivatives are required.