Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to introduce aryl or amino groups, it supports the creation of potential drug candidates targeting cancer and inflammatory diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients due to its stable aromatic framework and reactivity profile.