Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the bromo and ester functionalities allow for further chemical modifications. Its structure supports cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating complex organic molecules for drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to the enhanced metabolic stability provided by fluorine atoms. The compound's reactivity profile enables efficient derivatization in multi-step organic syntheses.