Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its nitro and methoxy functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, making it valuable in the preparation of complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies due to the electron-withdrawing effects of fluorine and nitro groups, which influence the aromatic ring's reactivity and binding properties. Also utilized in the creation of specialty materials where fluorination improves thermal and oxidative resistance.