Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds with potential antitumor, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory activity. Commonly employed in organic synthesis to introduce the benzamide scaffold bearing electron-withdrawing groups, facilitating cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals requiring specific substitution patterns on the aromatic ring.