Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and central nervous system agents. Its structure allows for selective modification in drug design, enhancing metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also employed in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and fungicides due to its fluorinated aromatic backbone, which improves bioavailability and environmental persistence. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for introducing fluorinated groups into more complex molecules.