Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. It is also employed in the production of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to enhance biological activity in crop protection compounds. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the creation of dyes and pigments, where its halogenated structure contributes to improved color stability and reactivity. Its unique substitution pattern makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies during drug design.