Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its nitro group allows for further functionalization, such as reduction to an amine, enabling coupling reactions to form amides or heterocycles. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing benzene-ring-based scaffolds in drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.