Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the production of molecules with potential anti-inflammatory, antiviral, or anticancer properties.

The compound is also utilized in organic synthesis as a building block to incorporate the 2-bromo-5-fluorobenzyl moiety into complex molecules. The benzyl chloride enables nucleophilic substitutions, while the bromo group participates in cross-coupling reactions, supporting research, industrial applications, and preparation of fine chemicals.