Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its chelating ability. Also utilized in catalysis and as a building block in the design of novel heterocyclic compounds.