Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its hydroxylamine-derived structure makes it suitable for constructing heterocyclic compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antifungal, antibacterial, or anti-inflammatory properties. Commonly employed in condensation reactions to form oxadiazoles and other nitrogen-oxygen containing rings, which are key motifs in medicinal chemistry. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors where the Z-configuration around the imidoyl bond is critical for biological activity. Its reactivity allows for selective derivatization in multi-step organic syntheses, especially in routes requiring fluorinated aromatic building blocks.