Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with potential antipsychotic or antidepressant activity. Its structure supports binding to central nervous system receptors due to the presence of fluorine atoms and a nitro group, which influence electron distribution and metabolic stability. Also employed in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, helping optimize drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. The compound’s ketone functionality allows further chemical modifications, making it valuable in building complex heterocyclic systems for drug discovery.