Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in multi-step organic reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions due to the activating effects of the nitro and fluoro groups. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and agrochemicals where sulphone-containing motifs are required.