Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for anti-inflammatory and central nervous system agents. Its halogenated aromatic structure makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig, enabling the construction of complex molecules in drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to its electron-withdrawing substituents that enhance stability and bioactivity. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, where the bromo and chloro groups allow further functionalization.