Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to the presence of both chloro and fluoro substituents, which enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability in target molecules. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, where the aromatic halogen pattern contributes to biological activity. Its amide functional group allows for further derivatization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery research.