Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective substitution and coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and receptor binding. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis to build herbicidal and fungicidal agents due to its halogenated aromatic backbone, which improves lipophilicity and environmental persistence.