Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to improve lipophilicity and target binding. Also utilized in the manufacture of liquid crystals for display technologies, where its structural rigidity and electronic properties contribute to improved performance. Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for introducing the difluoromethoxybenzene moiety in various functional molecules.