Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the aldehyde group allows for further functionalization. Its bromine and fluorine substituents enhance reactivity and selectivity in cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in agrochemicals and specialty organic synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of dyes, fluorescent probes, and liquid crystal materials due to its ability to influence electronic properties and molecular rigidity.