Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring halogenated aromatic structures. Its bromo and fluoro substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex molecules in drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Also utilized in materials science for the design of organic semiconductors and liquid crystals due to its electronic properties and structural stability.