Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its nitro, fluoro, and ethoxy functional groups make it valuable as a building block for drug discovery, where the nitro group directs reactions and the ethoxy group enhances nucleophilic substitution reactivity. It participates in substitution and reduction reactions to form more complex molecules. Commonly applied in the preparation of active ingredients in crop protection agents and certain medicinal agents targeting central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in research settings for the development of novel fluorinated aromatic compounds with tailored biological activity.