Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its halogenated aromatic framework, which enhances bioactivity and metabolic stability. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to form carbon-nitrogen and carbon-carbon bonds in advanced synthetic pathways.