Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, particularly in the development of dyes, fluorescent compounds, and high-energy materials due to the presence of both nitro and fluoro groups. Its strong electron-withdrawing character makes it valuable in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, where it serves as a building block in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Also explored in materials science for creating thermally stable and electroactive compounds. Handle with care—highly reactive and potentially explosive under certain conditions.