Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its bromomethyl group enables easy coupling with nucleophiles, making it valuable in constructing complex organic compounds. Frequently employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of natural products to enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for introducing the difluoromethoxybenzyl moiety into drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases.