Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of selective herbicides and fungicides. Its nitro and methoxy functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, making it valuable in creating complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions due to the activating effect of the nitro group and the leaving ability of the fluorine atom. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of dyes and fluorescent probes.