Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced biological activity. Its reactivity allows for the introduction of the bromodifluoroacetyl group into organic molecules, facilitating the creation of novel drug candidates and active ingredients in crop protection agents. It is also employed in the preparation of specialty fluorinated building blocks for research and development in medicinal chemistry. Due to its high reactivity, it is handled under controlled conditions in industrial and laboratory settings.