Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability are desired. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with improved binding affinity and selectivity, especially in central nervous system (CNS) agents and anti-inflammatory drugs. The presence of fluorine atoms aids in modulating lipophilicity and membrane permeability. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving aromatic amines. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides with increased environmental persistence and target specificity.