Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to the presence of multiple reactive sites. The two bromine atoms allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex organic molecules. The trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in drug design, particularly in the development of bioactive compounds with improved pharmacokinetic properties. It is also employed in materials science for creating functionalized aromatic frameworks in organic electronics.