Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of compounds with trifluoromethylated aromatic structures that enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Its bromomethyl group allows for further functionalization through nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules, including kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorinated analogs in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.