Used primarily as a fluorinated building block in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its highly fluorinated chain imparts strong lipophobic and hydrophobic properties, making it valuable in the design of specialty surfactants and surface modifiers. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated polymers and coatings that exhibit oil and water repellency, useful in textiles, electronics, and anti-fouling coatings. Also utilized in medical imaging and tracer technologies due to the stability and detectability of the fluorine atoms. Its reactivity as an alkylating agent allows for carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation in advanced synthetic routes.