Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the nitrile and aldehyde functional groups allow for further chemical modifications. Its structure supports the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its fluorinated aromatic backbone, which can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly utilized in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules through selective reactions at the formyl group or nitrile moiety.