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. It serves as a building block in the preparation of complex organic molecules due to the presence of both chloro and fluoro substituents, which influence binding affinity and metabolic stability. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for creating herbicides and fungicides, where the halogenated aromatic structure enhances bioactivity. Its carboxylic acid group allows for easy derivatization into esters, amides, or salts, facilitating integration into larger molecular frameworks.