This compound finds application in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is particularly useful in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders due to its structural properties that can influence biological activity. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis for the preparation of fluorinated compounds, which are valuable in medicinal chemistry for their enhanced stability and bioavailability. Its fluorinated aromatic structure also makes it a candidate for research in the development of new agrochemicals and specialty chemicals.