Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its fluorinated cyclohexane structure enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity in bioactive molecules, making it valuable in drug design, especially for central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory compounds. The carbonyl chloride group allows easy incorporation into larger molecules through amide or ester bond formation. Also employed in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals due to its rigid cyclic framework and polar fluorine substituents.