Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive aldehyde group and stable ether linkage, enabling further functionalization. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Also utilized in the production of agrochemicals and specialty organic compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic moieties.