Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its alkyne functionality allows for coupling reactions, such as Sonogashira or click chemistry, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems. The presence of both bromo and fluoro substituents provides sites for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing bioactive molecules. It is also employed in the synthesis of liquid crystals and functional materials where precise electronic and steric properties are required.