Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its unique structure, featuring fluorine, difluoromethoxy, and nitro groups, enhances the biological activity and metabolic stability of the resulting compounds. It is also employed in agrochemical research to create novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its ability to improve the efficacy and selectivity of these products. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for the preparation of complex molecules in material science and specialty chemicals.