Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex organic molecules through cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and carbonyl transformations. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of fluorinated analogs in medicinal chemistry, where the presence of both bromo and fluoro substituents enhances reactivity and binding specificity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved metabolic stability.