Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds with enhanced metabolic stability. Its conjugated aldehyde structure makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and as a building block in agrochemicals and fine chemicals. The presence of fluorine atoms improves lipophilicity and bioavailability in drug design, making it suitable for research in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials due to its rigid aromatic backbone and polar substituents.