Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated and halogenated organic compounds. Its multi-halogenated phenolic structure makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules where selective reactivity is required. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in drug discovery and in the preparation of bioactive molecules with enhanced metabolic stability. Also utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring high reactivity and specific substitution patterns.