Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for creating herbicides and fungicides due to its halogenated aromatic framework, which enhances bioactivity. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Heck reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in advanced organic synthesis.