Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its reactive bromo and carboxylic acid functional groups combined with high fluorine content. The compound enables the introduction of fluorinated alkyl chains into target molecules, enhancing metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability in drug design. It is particularly valuable in the development of fluorinated analogs in medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the preparation of functional monomers for specialty polymers with unique surface and thermal properties.