Used in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research. It serves as an intermediate in the development of compounds with potential therapeutic properties. The bromo and fluoro substituents make it a versatile reagent for further functionalization, enabling the creation of diverse chemical structures. Its applications extend to materials science, where it can be incorporated into organic electronic materials or dyes. The compound’s unique structure also makes it valuable in studying chemical reactivity and designing novel organic reactions.