Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to the presence of multiple halogen atoms that allow selective cross-coupling reactions. Its reactivity makes it valuable in forming carbon-carbon bonds via Suzuki, Stille, or Ullmann reactions, commonly applied in drug discovery and materials science. Also employed in the preparation of functionalized aromatic compounds for use in liquid crystals and organic semiconductors. The compound's distinct halogen pattern enables stepwise functionalization, offering precise control in complex molecule assembly.