Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of selective kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) agents due to its ability to cross biological membranes. Also utilized in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the electron-withdrawing properties of fluorine to improve target specificity and environmental persistence. Its methoxy group facilitates coupling reactions in organic synthesis, making it valuable in building complex aromatic structures for drug discovery and material science applications.