Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its halogenated structure makes it suitable for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Ullmann reactions, enabling the construction of complex biaryl systems found in active ingredients of drugs and crop protection agents. Also employed in the development of specialty materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors, due to its rigid aromatic framework and ability to undergo functionalization at specific sites.