Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical research. Its structure supports the development of sulfonamide-based agents with potential antitumor, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory properties. The presence of bromo and fluoro groups allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the design of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators due to the piperazine and sulfonyl motifs, which are known for enhancing solubility and target binding.