Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its boronic acid functionality enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, allowing for efficient carbon-carbon bond formation in complex molecule assembly. The silyl-protected phenol group provides a handle for further functionalization or deprotection under mild conditions, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated aromatic systems with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity.