Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridine-based drug candidates. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and fluorine substitution, which enhance bioactivity and stability.