Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its fluorinated aromatic structure which enhances bioavailability and metabolic stability. Its electron-withdrawing substituents make it suitable for coupling reactions in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of biologically active compounds. Also employed in the manufacture of specialty polymers and liquid crystals where thermal and chemical resistance are required.