This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis as a versatile building block for the development of more complex molecules. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry for the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is often employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig reactions, to introduce aromatic rings with specific functional groups into target compounds. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides or herbicides. Its electron-withdrawing properties also make it useful in materials science, particularly in the synthesis of organic electronic materials or liquid crystals.