Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of selective kinase inhibitors. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in multi-step organic reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive compounds where the nitro and fluoro groups act as directing or activating moieties in catalytic transformations. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved metabolic stability.