Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its boronic acid group enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, allowing efficient construction of complex biaryl structures in drug molecules. Also applied in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials where fluorinated aromatic systems enhance stability and bioavailability. The presence of fluorine atoms improves metabolic resistance and binding selectivity in active compounds.