Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides. Its structure supports the development of active ingredients that target specific plant or pest systems due to the presence of electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl and nitro groups. Also employed in research for developing fluorinated organic compounds, which often exhibit enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and biological activity. Not commonly used directly in final formulations but valued in early-stage chemical synthesis for building more complex molecules.