Used as a key 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 functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex organic molecules via palladium-catalyzed reactions. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its halogenated aromatic structure, which enhances bioavailability and binding affinity. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, where the bromo and fluoro substituents help modulate electronic and steric properties of drug candidates.