Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fluorinated compounds with potential biological activity. Its structure allows for the introduction of a difluoroacetyl group under mild conditions, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. The presence of bromine facilitates further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions or nucleophilic substitution. Commonly employed in the development of novel active ingredients where fluorine substitution enhances metabolic stability or lipophilicity.