Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of selective kinase inhibitors and herbicides. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating active ingredients in crop protection agents and in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex aromatic systems. Also utilized in the preparation of dyes and fluorescent compounds due to its halogen substitution pattern that facilitates further chemical modification.