Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds with biological activity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of dyes, agrochemicals, and fluorescent probes due to the presence of both amine and aldehyde functional groups, which allow for diverse chemical modifications. Its fluorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for enhancing metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug candidates. Also employed in the fabrication of sensors and optoelectronic materials where fluorinated benzaldehyde derivatives contribute to improved electronic properties.