Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of selective kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure supports enhanced binding affinity and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules where fluorine substitution improves pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to modulate electronic and steric effects in aromatic systems.