Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of selective kinase inhibitors. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme active sites, making it valuable in drug discovery for oncology and inflammatory diseases. The presence of both fluorophenyl and nitro groups enhances its reactivity and selectivity in coupling reactions, facilitating the construction of complex bioactive molecules. It is also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry programs.