Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that require trifluoromethylated aromatic structures. Its functional groups—bromine, chloromethyl, and trifluoromethyl—allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex organic compounds. Commonly employed in Suzuki, Negishi, or Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to introduce the substituted benzene framework into target molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials where fluorinated aromatics enhance stability and electronic properties.