Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to the presence of both fluorine and sulfonamide functional groups, which can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability. Also employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and in research related to carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Its fluorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved binding affinity and pharmacokinetics.