Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its halogenated aromatic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying drug potency and metabolic stability. Also employed in agrochemical research for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity and selectivity. The compound's functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it useful in the preparation of complex organic molecules in research laboratories.