Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of selective enzyme inhibitors and anticancer agents. Its aldehyde and sulfonyl functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, making it valuable in constructing complex bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the electron-withdrawing effects of the fluoro and sulfonyl groups, which enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds through cyclization reactions.