Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of selective kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its functional groups enable selective coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex aromatic frameworks. Commonly employed in Suzuki and other cross-coupling reactions to build fluorinated and brominated aromatic systems found in drug candidates. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients with improved metabolic stability and target specificity.