Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with central nervous system activity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic compounds, which are valuable in medicinal chemistry for enhancing metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also employed in the production of agrochemicals and fine chemicals where halogenated ketones are required for further functionalization. Its structure allows for easy modification through reactions such as nucleophilic substitution, reduction, or condensation, making it versatile in multi-step organic syntheses.