Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in developing active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of herbicides and fungicides due to the electron-withdrawing halogen groups that improve binding to target enzymes. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases. The carboxylic acid group enables easy coupling to form amides or esters, facilitating integration into larger molecular frameworks.