Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, this compound enables the introduction of fluorinated and brominated aromatic moieties into more complex molecules. Its reactivity allows for selective coupling reactions, making it valuable in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal compounds targeting central nervous system disorders. The presence of both bromine and fluorine enhances binding specificity and metabolic stability in final drug candidates. It is also employed in research settings for the preparation of novel organic compounds requiring functionalized benzyl building blocks.