Used in organic synthesis as a key intermediate for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is particularly valuable in the construction of complex molecules due to its reactive bromo and carbonyl functional groups. The difluorocyclobutyl moiety enhances the stability and bioavailability of the final compounds, making it useful in drug discovery and development. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds, which are important in materials science and specialty chemicals.