Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex aromatic systems. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Ullmann-type reactions to introduce fluorinated aryl motifs into target molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials where fluorine substitution influences electronic properties and molecular orientation.