Used as a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis, particularly for the selective introduction of fluorine atoms into aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds. It is effective in mild reaction conditions, offering good functional group tolerance. Commonly applied in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries where fluorinated molecules are needed to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity. Also utilized in materials science for synthesizing fluorinated organic semiconductors and specialty polymers with improved thermal and oxidative stability. Shows lower toxicity compared to some heavy metal fluorinating reagents, making it a preferred choice in certain industrial processes.