Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its bromine and fluorine substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex aromatic structures. Commonly employed in the preparation of active ingredients in crop protection agents and in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in materials science for creating specialty organic semiconductors and liquid crystals due to its electron-withdrawing properties and structural stability.