Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorinated aromatic compounds enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its nitrile and ester functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, such as hydrolysis, reduction, or coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in research and development for creating analogs in medicinal chemistry, especially in the design of anti-inflammatory, antiviral, or central nervous system agents. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for building fluorinated building blocks in crop protection agents.