Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that require halogenated aromatic scaffolds. Its electron-withdrawing groups make it suitable for cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex organic structures. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for the preparation of trifluoromethylated compounds with potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or kinase inhibitory activity. Also utilized in materials science for designing organic semiconductors and functionalized polymers due to its stability and electronic properties.