Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its halogenated aromatic structure makes it valuable for constructing more complex molecules through substitution or coupling reactions. Commonly employed in research settings to introduce the 4-bromo-2,6-dichlorobenzyl moiety into target compounds, enhancing their biological activity or stability. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals requiring selective reactivity due to the presence of both hydroxyl and halogen functional groups.