Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. Its aromatic and fluorinated structure enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved bioavailability and target binding. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its steric and electronic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of chiral building blocks for asymmetric synthesis.