Widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and agrochemicals. Its electron-withdrawing groups make it valuable in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, particularly in the production of herbicides and insecticides. Also employed in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where trifluoromethyl and nitro functionalities are required. Commonly found in the development of high-performance liquid crystal materials and functional polymers due to its thermal and chemical stability.