Used as an 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. Its halogenated aromatic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying reactivity and binding affinity in drug molecules. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to enhance biological activity and stability. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to build complex organic molecules in research and industrial settings.