Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating active ingredients with enhanced biological activity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds, it contributes to the production of complex molecules with improved stability and target specificity. Also utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring fluorinated aromatic cores for increased lipophilicity and metabolic resistance.