Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitroaromatic compounds that can be reduced to anilines for further functionalization. Employed in research settings to develop novel anticancer and antimicrobial agents due to the combined electronic effects of the fluoro and nitro groups. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.