Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of selective receptor modulators, making it valuable in drug discovery for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The presence of both bromo and fluoro substituents allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, enabling efficient derivatization in medicinal chemistry pathways. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and serotonin receptor ligands.