This chemical is primarily utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with fluorinated aromatic structures. Its unique combination of functional groups—carboxymethyl and fluorine—makes it a valuable building block in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability. Additionally, it is employed in research settings for studying the effects of fluorinated aromatic compounds in drug discovery, often contributing to the optimization of drug candidates for improved efficacy and reduced side effects. Its applications extend to material science, where it may be used in the preparation of specialty polymers or coatings with specific chemical resistance or performance characteristics.