Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its functional groups allow for selective derivatization, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules for drug discovery. Commonly employed in agrochemical research for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to the combined halogen effects on target selectivity and environmental persistence. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals for materials science, such as liquid crystals or functional polymers, where precise molecular architecture is required.