Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorinated and nitro-substituted aromatic compounds enhance biological activity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of bioactive molecules, improving metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly applied in the production of antitumor agents, antimicrobials, and central nervous system drugs. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy. Its aldehyde and nitro functional groups allow for diverse chemical transformations, including condensation, reduction, and cyclization reactions in multi-step organic syntheses.