Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds where the thiol group enables conjugation or acts as a directing group in metal-catalyzed reactions. Its fluorinated aromatic structure enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty materials requiring specific electronic or steric properties. Also utilized in the formation of disulfide bonds for building complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry research.