Used primarily in research settings as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its halogenated structure makes it valuable for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of carbon-carbon bonds in drug discovery. It may also serve as a building block in the preparation of polycyclic frameworks found in certain central nervous system agents or receptor ligands. Due to its reactivity and functional group tolerance, it is employed in medicinal chemistry for structural diversification and optimization of lead compounds.