Used in organic synthesis as a building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds. Its boronic acid group enables easy attachment to aromatic systems, while the fluorine atoms and hydroxyl group provide sites for further functionalization or influence electronic properties. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules, including kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents. Also utilized in materials science for constructing fluorinated organic frameworks with tailored electronic characteristics.