Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure serves as a building block in creating more complex molecules with targeted biological activity. Commonly employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the electron-withdrawing effect of the fluorine substituent. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals where aromatic fluorination contributes to thermal and chemical resistance.