Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved potency and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and drug candidates targeting inflammatory and neurological disorders. The presence of both chlorine and fluorine atoms enhances binding affinity to target proteins, while the hydroxyl group enables further chemical modifications through esterification or ether formation.