Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing herbicides and pesticides due to its electron-withdrawing groups that enhance bioactivity. Commonly utilized in fluorination studies where the fluorine atom influences metabolic stability and binding affinity in target compounds.