Used primarily as a specialty intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of advanced aromatic frameworks where sequential cross-coupling reactions are required. The presence of both bromo and iodo substituents allows for selective activation in palladium-catalyzed reactions, enabling stepwise construction of complex molecules. It is particularly valuable in materials science for developing conjugated systems used in organic electronics and semiconductors. Additionally, it finds use in the synthesis of ligands and functionalized aromatic compounds for pharmaceutical research.