Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing fluorinated compounds. Its ester group and fluorine substituent make it valuable in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where fluorine can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a building block in the preparation of benzoxazole derivatives and other heterocyclic systems. Also utilized in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty materials requiring fluorinated aromatic structures.