Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated pyridine-based drugs. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to the electron-withdrawing nitro group and fluorine substitution that influence biological activity. Also utilized in materials science for building blocks in specialty organic compounds where fluorine content improves thermal and chemical resistance.