Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the cyano and carboxylic acid groups allow for further functionalization. Its structure supports the construction of complex molecules in medicinal chemistry, especially in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for creating herbicides and pesticides due to its fluorinated aromatic backbone, which enhances bioavailability and metabolic stability. The compound’s functional groups make it suitable for coupling reactions in organic synthesis, including peptide coupling and transition metal-catalyzed reactions.