Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive compounds with potential antifungal and anticancer properties. Its structure supports binding to biological targets through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents due to the stability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group. Serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for optimizing lead compounds in drug discovery programs.