Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of fluorinated analogs for drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders. Its rigid cyclobutane core and fluorinated aryl group enhance metabolic stability and influence binding affinity to certain receptors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its unique steric and electronic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of novel anti-inflammatory and antiviral compounds where fluorine substitution plays a critical role in bioavailability.