Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex organic molecules due to the presence of reactive sites like the carbonyl group and chlorine substituent. Commonly employed in research settings for designing new drug candidates and in the preparation of photolabile protecting groups in organic synthesis. Also finds use in the manufacture of specialty chemicals where a sterically hindered benzophenone scaffold is required.