Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and fungicides due to its stable aromatic structure and reactivity. Also employed in research for developing novel organic materials and in the preparation of ligands for catalytic processes. Its chloro and phenyl groups allow for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.