Used as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammation. Its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in agrochemicals to improve pest control efficacy and resistance profile. Also utilized in materials science for designing organic semiconductors and liquid crystals due to its ability to influence electronic properties and molecular orientation. Frequently modified through cross-coupling or nucleophilic substitution to access more complex functional molecules.