Used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions requiring high thermal and chemical stability. Its strong electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl groups make it valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing for building fluorinated compounds. Commonly employed in liquid crystal formulations and as a component in dielectric fluids for electronic cooling systems. Also utilized in NMR spectroscopy as a reference solvent due to its inert nature and distinct fluorine signal.