Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its bromo and fluoro substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex molecules for drug discovery. Commonly employed in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki or Heck couplings to introduce the 2,5-difluoro-3-methylphenyl scaffold into target compounds. Also utilized in the preparation of functional materials and specialty chemicals where fluorine substitution enhances stability, lipophilicity, or bioavailability.