Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its aldehyde and nitro functional groups allow for diverse chemical transformations, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of antitumor agents, antimicrobials, and central nervous system drugs. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactive scaffold. Frequently appears in medicinal chemistry research for building fluorinated aromatic compounds with tailored biological activity.