Used primarily as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of complex molecules. It serves as a versatile intermediate in the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its halogen substituents, which allow for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions. The compound is also employed in the synthesis of agrochemicals and materials science research, where its unique structure aids in the design of novel compounds with specific properties. Additionally, it finds application in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and in the study of heterocyclic chemistry.