Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other central nervous system agents. It also serves in the development of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to enhance bioactivity when incorporated into larger molecules. Its fluorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for improving metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug candidates. Additionally, it is employed in the preparation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals where specific electronic and steric properties are required.