Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its structure enables selective reactions due to the presence of both bromo and hydroxy functional groups, making it valuable in asymmetric synthesis. The compound is especially useful in constructing complex molecules where stereochemistry plays a critical role in biological activity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators, leveraging the electron-withdrawing nitrile and trifluoromethyl groups to enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability.