Used primarily in organic synthesis as a reagent and building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its strong electron-withdrawing properties make it valuable in the preparation of fluorinated compounds, which often exhibit enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated analogs of natural products and active ingredients in drugs. Also utilized in materials science for modifying polymer properties and in the development of specialty fluorochemicals. Serves as a derivatizing agent in analytical chemistry for improving detection of certain compounds.