Used as a plant growth regulator in agriculture, particularly in fruit cultivation such as grapes and olives, to enhance fruit set, improve yield, and promote uniform fruit development. It is effective in preventing premature fruit drop and can stimulate parthenocarpy, leading to seedless fruit formation. Commonly applied in vineyards to increase berry size and improve bunch quality.

Also utilized in laboratory settings for research on plant hormone activity and auxin-like effects in tissue culture and plant physiology studies.

Additionally, serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, leveraging its fluorinated phenoxyacetic acid structure.