Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the production of compounds with potential anti-inflammatory, antiviral, or anticancer properties. Additionally, it is employed in organic chemistry research for constructing complex molecules through reactions like nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling. Its halogenated structure makes it valuable for introducing specific functional groups into target molecules, aiding in the development of novel chemical entities.