Used primarily as a fluorinated building block in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of perfluorinated compounds for specialty applications. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of fluorinated surfactants, polymers, and electronic chemicals due to its reactivity and stability imparted by the fluorocarbon chain. Its bromine termini allow for coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating complex fluorinated molecules used in coatings, firefighting foams, and high-performance materials. Also utilized in research for developing new fluorochemicals with unique thermal, chemical, and physical properties.