Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical research targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the development of novel agents with potential anxiolytic or anticonvulsant properties. The compound's bromo and fluoro substituents allow for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. It is also employed in the preparation of selective enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators during drug discovery processes.