Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating chlorinated and fluorinated aromatic derivatives with enhanced stability and reactivity. Commonly employed in the preparation of herbicides and antimicrobial agents due to the presence of halogen and trifluoromethyl groups that improve biological activity. Also utilized in research settings for constructing complex organic frameworks through nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling reactions.