Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability in active compounds. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridine-based scaffolds in kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators. Also utilized in agrochemicals for designing herbicides and pesticides due to enhanced lipophilicity and binding affinity. Serves as a building block in cross-coupling reactions to introduce fluorinated aromatic systems into larger molecules.