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 due to the presence of multiple halogen atoms, which allow for selective cross-coupling reactions. Also employed in the development of disinfectants and antimicrobial agents because of its phenolic structure and halogen substitution pattern. Its reactivity makes it valuable in laboratory research for modifying complex molecules in drug discovery processes.