Used in organic synthesis as a key building block for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its boronic acid functional group enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing biaryl systems found in drug candidates. The difluoro and hydroxy substituents enhance binding selectivity and metabolic stability in medicinal chemistry applications. Commonly employed in the synthesis of targeted therapies, including anticancer agents.