Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine and ethoxy groups contribute to metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to enhance lipophilicity and membrane penetration. Also utilized in liquid crystal formulations for display technologies, where its structural rigidity and polarity support optimal mesophase behavior. Serves as a building block in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig, enabling the construction of complex aromatic systems in research and process chemistry.