Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its aromatic aldehyde group allows for condensation reactions, making it valuable in the production of dyes, fragrances, and functional materials. Commonly employed in the preparation of more complex molecules requiring a substituted benzaldehyde scaffold with electron-withdrawing and sterically influencing groups.