Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. The presence of both hydroxyl and nitro groups allows for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex aromatic structures in medicinal chemistry. Its ester group facilitates controlled reactivity in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.