Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of fluorinated organic compounds that exhibit enhanced biological activity. Its structure supports the development of drugs with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in the preparation of catechol-derived antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors. Also utilized in research for labeling and tracer studies due to the presence of fluorine, which facilitates detection by 19F NMR spectroscopy.