Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the production of compounds with potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or analgesic properties. Additionally, it is utilized in organic chemistry research for the modification of benzoic acid derivatives, enabling the study of structure-activity relationships in drug design. Its fluorine and methoxy groups contribute to enhancing the bioavailability and metabolic stability of derived compounds.