Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced biological activity. Its structure supports the creation of active ingredients in crop protection agents and certain medicinal compounds where metabolic stability and lipophilicity are important. Commonly employed in reactions involving nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the presence of chlorine and fluorine atoms. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and specialty polymers requiring high thermal and chemical resistance.