Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs. It serves as a building block in agrochemical manufacturing, contributing to the production of herbicides and fungicides due to its halogenated aromatic structure that enhances bioactivity. Also employed in the creation of dyes and pigments, where its functional groups allow for coupling reactions to form complex colorants. Its versatility in cross-coupling reactions makes it valuable in research and development of novel organic compounds, especially in medicinal chemistry for constructing substituted anilines.