Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex aromatic compounds with enhanced metabolic stability. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its halogenated aromatic backbone, which can influence bioavailability and target binding.