Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, this compound plays a key role in introducing the 2,4-difluorophenyl carbamate group into active molecules. It is especially valuable in the development of herbicides and certain central nervous system agents due to the enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability imparted by the difluorophenyl moiety. Its reactivity with amines and alcohols makes it suitable for constructing carbamate linkages under controlled conditions, often used in peptide-like coupling or prodrug design. Additionally, it finds use in research settings for labeling or modifying biologically active compounds where fluorine substitution is desired for tracking or improving lipophilicity.