Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex aromatic amines. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to the presence of trifluoromethyl and bromo groups, which enhance lipophilicity and metabolic stability. Commonly utilized in Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to form carbon–carbon and carbon–nitrogen bonds in drug discovery pipelines.