Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its boronic acid group enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, allowing efficient construction of biaryl structures in drug molecules. The presence of fluorine enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability in final active pharmaceutical ingredients. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing lead compounds due to its balanced polarity and reactivity.