Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets, enhancing selectivity and potency in drug candidates. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides, including herbicides for controlling broadleaf weeds in crops such as corn and soybeans, with improved metabolic stability due to fluorine substitution. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving nicotinate derivatives.