Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer therapy. Its cyclopropyl and fluoro substituents enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity to target proteins. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid aromatic core and electron-withdrawing sulfonyl group. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules with improved lipophilicity and membrane permeability.