Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated aromatic compounds with potential biological activity. Its bromo and fluoro substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules for drug discovery. Commonly employed in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki or Heck couplings to form carbon-carbon bonds. The benzyl ether group acts as a protecting group for phenols, which can be removed later in the synthesis, enabling stepwise construction of target molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials where controlled substitution patterns on aromatic rings are required.