Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of selective kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its nitro and ester functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, enabling the introduction of amine or carboxylic acid moieties in drug candidates. The presence of fluorine atoms enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability in resulting active compounds. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving fluorinated aromatic systems.