Used in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), particularly as an intermediate in the production of flurbiprofen. It serves as a key building block due to the presence of the fluorophenyl and carboxylic acid groups, which are essential for biological activity in certain pharmaceuticals. The compound's structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. It is also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in drug design.