Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring aromatic aldehydes with electron-withdrawing groups. Its bromo and trifluoromethyl substituents make it valuable in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for the preparation of bioactive compounds, including potential antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial agents. Also utilized in the production of specialty materials and functionalized aromatic compounds for research and industrial applications.