Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicidal compounds, particularly in the development of aryloxyphenoxypropionate class herbicides. These herbicides are effective against grass weeds in broadleaf crops such as soybeans, cotton, and rice. The compound’s structure allows for selective activity by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) in susceptible plants, leading to disruption of fatty acid biosynthesis and eventual plant death. Its fluorinated aromatic ring enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability, making it valuable in agrochemical design. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents due to its ability to modulate biological pathways.