Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds where halogen positioning influences potency and selectivity. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel fluorinated compounds with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity.