Used as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its strained cyclobutane ring and fluorine substitutions enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Commonly incorporated into compounds targeting central nervous system disorders, antiviral agents, and enzyme inhibitors. The amine group allows for easy derivatization, enabling rapid generation of compound libraries for structure-activity relationship studies. Also employed in agrochemicals for improving the potency and environmental stability of active ingredients.