Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and fungicides due to its halogenated aromatic structure, which enhances bioactivity. Also employed in the production of liquid crystals for display technologies, where its nitrile and halogen groups contribute to molecular stability and electronic properties. Its reactivity allows for selective cross-coupling reactions in advanced organic synthesis.