Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its nitro group allows for further functionalization, enabling the preparation of amines, heterocycles, and other derivatives important in medicinal chemistry. The difluoroethoxy moiety contributes to improved lipophilicity and resistance to oxidative degradation, making it valuable in designing biologically active molecules. Also employed in research settings for the preparation of novel organic materials and functionalized aromatic compounds.