Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its halogenated aromatic structure makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions, enabling the formation of complex organic molecules. Also employed in the production of dyes and pigments due to its ability to undergo diazotization and subsequent coupling to form azo compounds. Its selective reactivity allows for precise functionalization in multi-step synthetic pathways.