Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It plays a role in the development of agrochemicals, including herbicides and pesticides, due to its reactivity and structural properties. Additionally, it is utilized in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules, often serving as a building block in the manufacture of specialty chemicals. Its unique fluorine and chlorine substitution pattern makes it valuable in materials science for designing advanced polymers and coatings.