Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs. It plays a key role in constructing aromatic amide structures that are common in bioactive molecules. Its fluorinated aromatic ring enhances metabolic stability and influences drug-receptor interactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and pharmacokinetics. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where electronic properties of the aromatic system are important.