Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anticancer agents. It serves as a building block for compounds with biological activity, including those targeting tyrosine kinases involved in tumor growth. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and dyes due to its reactive halogen sites, which allow for further functionalization through nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its structure supports the design of molecules with enhanced binding affinity to specific enzyme active sites.