Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the production of herbicides and fungicides. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where halogenated phenols are required due to its reactivity from the multiple halogen substituents. Also employed in research for developing biocidal agents and antimicrobial compounds owing to the inherent activity of halogenated phenols. Its selective halogen placement allows for controlled derivatization in fine chemical manufacturing.