Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and insecticides due to its ability to enhance selectivity and reactivity in molecular structures. Its halogen substituents allow for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Also employed in the preparation of functional materials and ligands for catalysis.