Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its nitro and ester functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, making it valuable in constructing complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for creating analogs in medicinal chemistry campaigns, especially in the design of anti-inflammatory and central nervous system agents. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides and pesticides due to the electron-withdrawing properties of the nitro group combined with fluorine’s influence on lipophilicity and membrane permeability.