Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other antidepressant drugs. It also serves in the development of agrochemicals, including certain herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to enhance bioactivity when incorporated into larger molecules. Its halogenated aromatic structure makes it valuable in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling reactions. Additionally, it finds use in the preparation of dyes and specialty polymers where thermal and chemical stability are required.