Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where the trifluoro and nitro groups enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Its structure is valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules with improved bioavailability. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging fluorine’s electronegativity to fine-tune molecular reactivity. The carboxylic acid functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it useful in coupling reactions for building larger, functionalized aromatic systems.