Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with biological activity. Its structure allows for selective substitutions, making it valuable in creating compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and antimicrobial agents. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the electron-withdrawing nitro group and the activating effect of the fluorine atom. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides and herbicides.