Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to introduce trifluoromethylthio groups into organic molecules. The presence of the bromine atom allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex bioactive compounds. Its high lipophilicity enhances membrane permeability in drug design, improving cellular uptake of resulting active ingredients. Commonly employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving sulfur-containing fluorinated motifs.