Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its fluorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable in the development of active ingredients where metabolic stability and bioavailability are important. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs in drug discovery programs, especially in the design of central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory compounds. Also utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring enhanced electron-withdrawing properties due to the nitro and fluoro substituents.