Used as an intermediate in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions to synthesize complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its boronate ester group enables efficient carbon-carbon bond formation with aryl or vinyl halides under palladium catalysis. The presence of a bromomethyl group allows for further functionalization, making it valuable for building molecular diversity in drug discovery. Commonly employed in the development of fluorinated compounds where enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability are desired.