Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of fluorinated aromatic drugs where the bromo group allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions. The tert-butyl ester group acts as a protecting group for the carboxylic acid, enabling selective reactions at other sites of the molecule. Its structure is valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing biaryl systems and modifying electronic properties in drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology pathways. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for creating fluorinated active ingredients with enhanced stability and bioavailability.