Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Its structure supports the construction of complex naphthalene-based derivatives for research in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in the preparation of fluorescent probes and dyes due to the naphthalene core’s inherent photophysical properties. The presence of the fluorine atom allows for potential use in PET (positron emission tomography) tracer development. Commonly utilized in organic synthesis for carbon-chain extension and functional group transformations.