Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of selective receptor modulators, especially for neurological and psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression. The presence of bromo and fluoro substituents allows for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex drug-like molecules. Commonly employed in research settings to explore new bioactive molecules and optimize pharmacokinetic properties during drug discovery.