Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorine substitution enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its nitro and ester functionalities allow for further chemical transformations, such as reductions and nucleophilic substitutions, making it valuable in constructing complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in research and development for agrochemicals and medicinal chemistry due to the combined electron-withdrawing effects of fluorine and nitro groups, which influence reactivity and binding characteristics.