Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to the presence of reactive fluorosulfonyl and carboxylic acid groups. The compound enables the construction of complex heterocyclic systems, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules where sulfur and fluorine contribute to enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Its bromo and fluorosulfonyl functionalities allow for selective cross-coupling reactions and sulfonamide formation, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization. Also employed in materials science to design functional organic materials with tailored electronic properties.