Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its highly functionalized aromatic structure. The presence of multiple fluorine atoms enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in active compounds. Commonly employed in the preparation of herbicides and fungicides, where fluorine substitution improves lipid membrane penetration and target binding. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for developing kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents, leveraging the electron-withdrawing effect of fluorine to modulate reactivity and potency. Its ester and carbonyl groups allow further derivatization, making it valuable in building complex fluorinated molecules.