Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in drug design, enhancing potency and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in agrochemical research for creating novel pesticides due to the presence of trifluoromethyl and bromine groups, which contribute to improved lipophilicity and binding affinity. Also utilized in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems in medicinal chemistry.