Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its unique fluorine-containing structure makes it valuable for introducing fluorinated moieties into target molecules, enhancing metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is also employed in the development of specialty materials, including fluorinated polymers and liquid crystals, where thermal and chemical resistance are required. Due to the presence of bromine and sulfur, it can participate in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex aromatic frameworks in research and industrial applications.