Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its acyl chloride functionality allows for efficient amide and ester bond formation, making it valuable in constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules where the difluorophenyl group contributes to target binding affinity. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and efficacy. Its reactivity enables rapid derivatization in medicinal chemistry research, especially in late-stage functionalization of complex molecules.