Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its conjugated structure and reactive ketone group enable participation in cycloaddition and nucleophilic addition reactions, facilitating the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules where the fluorophenyl moiety enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also applied in materials science for designing functionalized π-conjugated systems.