Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with potential anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of fluorinated aromatic groups into larger molecular frameworks. Its structure supports the design of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its stable isoindoline core and reactive ester functionality.