Used as an 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. The methoxy and nitro groups allow further functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex drug molecules. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the electron-withdrawing properties of the nitro and fluoro groups to fine-tune biological activity. Its structure supports use in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in optimizing benzene-ring-containing compounds.