This chemical is primarily utilized in the synthesis of various agrochemicals, particularly herbicides such as HPPD inhibitors. Its structure, featuring a trifluoromethyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate in developing compounds that target and inhibit specific enzymes in weeds, thereby controlling their growth effectively. Additionally, it finds applications in pharmaceutical research, where it serves as a building block for creating molecules with potential therapeutic properties, especially in the development of drugs targeting specific biological pathways.