Used primarily in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the production of more complex chemical compounds. It finds application in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of drugs with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or anticancer properties. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the creation of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides, due to its reactive nitro and ester functional groups. Its fluorine substituent enhances its utility in medicinal chemistry by influencing the pharmacokinetic properties of derived compounds.