Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the production of compounds with potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or anticancer properties. Additionally, it is utilized in organic synthesis to create complex molecules for agrochemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides. Its halogenated structure makes it a versatile building block in chemical reactions, including cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution processes.