Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its highly electron-deficient aromatic ring and reactive functional groups. Its structure allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in creating active ingredients in crop protection agents and specialty polymers. Also employed in the development of liquid crystals and advanced materials where thermal and chemical stability are required. The compound’s acidity and fluorine content enhance its utility in catalysis and as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing biologically active molecules.