Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its dual bromine functionality allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex molecules via palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki or Heck couplings. The presence of fluorine atoms enhances the metabolic stability and bioavailability of the final active compounds. It is also employed in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials where precise molecular architecture is required.