Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It plays a key role in constructing active ingredients in crop protection agents, particularly herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to introduce fluorinated aromatic structures that enhance biological activity and metabolic stability. The compound is also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals where the combination of fluorine and methyl substituents influences reactivity and selectivity in multi-step organic syntheses. Its acyl chloride functionality allows for easy incorporation into larger molecules through amide or ester bond formation.