Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in reactions where selective functionalization of aromatic rings is required. Its halogen substituents allow for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Ullmann couplings, enabling the construction of complex organic molecules. The presence of both bromo and fluoro groups offers orthogonal reactivity, making it valuable in stepwise synthetic strategies. Commonly employed in the development of fluorinated bioactive compounds, where the trifluoromethoxy group contributes to enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity.