Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the bromo and nitrile functional groups allow for further chemical modifications. Its structure supports cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating complex molecules for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds targeting inflammatory and oncological diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved metabolic stability due to the presence of fluorine atoms.