Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for selective modification in drug design, making it valuable in creating analogs with improved bioavailability and target specificity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of bromo and fluoro substituents, enabling the formation of complex aromatic systems in medicinal chemistry research.