Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. It plays a key role in constructing complex organic molecules due to the presence of both fluoro and nitro functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in research settings for developing new bioactive compounds and in the preparation of specialized ketones used in medicinal chemistry. Its reactivity makes it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions during drug development processes.