Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for central nervous system drugs and anti-inflammatory agents. Its fluorinated aromatic structure enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to improve lipophilicity and membrane penetration. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving ester and fluorine substitutions on aromatic rings.