Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its reactive phenolic structure and fluorine substitution. The compound serves in the preparation of active ingredients in crop protection agents and in the development of drug candidates, particularly where fluorinated aromatics enhance metabolic stability or binding affinity. It is also employed in the production of specialty polymers and resins, where it contributes to improved thermal and oxidative resistance. Its methyl and fluoro groups allow for selective functionalization in multi-step organic reactions.