Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules via palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Commonly employed in the creation of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity and metabolic stability in final products. Also utilized in research settings for designing kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds.