Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its fluorinated aromatic structure enhances binding selectivity and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and fungicides due to its electron-withdrawing nitrile and fluorine groups, which improve lipophilicity and bioavailability. Also utilized in materials science for constructing fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds.