Used in organic semiconductor materials due to its conjugated thiophene backbone and halogen substituents, enhancing charge transport properties. Commonly employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Stille couplings. Its bromo and fluoro groups allow for selective functionalization, making it valuable in drug discovery and development of bioactive molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials owing to its rigid aromatic structure and electron-rich thiophene ring.