Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the production of compounds with potential anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or antimicrobial properties. Additionally, it is utilized in organic chemistry research for constructing complex molecules through esterification and fluorination reactions. Its methoxy and fluoro groups make it valuable for modifying the electronic and steric properties of target molecules in drug design.