Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating active ingredients in drug development, particularly in compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and specialty polymers due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and reactive fluorine atom. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution processes in organic synthesis.