Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced biological activity. Its electron-withdrawing nitro and fluoro groups make it valuable in building blocks for heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in the preparation of dyes, fluorescent probes, and specialty polymers due to its reactivity in cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions. Also utilized in research for designing novel bioactive molecules, including antitumor and antimicrobial agents.