Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and insecticides. It serves as a building block for active ingredients in crop protection products due to its reactivity in cross-coupling reactions. Also employed in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators for use in pest control and medicinal chemistry. Its halogenated structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating complex molecules with targeted biological activity.