Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to the presence of both fluorine and nitro groups, which enhance biological activity. The compound's structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in the development of herbicides and antimicrobial agents. It is also employed in the preparation of dyes and pigments where nitrophenol derivatives contribute to color stability and intensity. Its methyl and fluoro substituents influence electron distribution, improving reactivity in coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions.