Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential therapeutic properties. It plays a role in the production of agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and pesticides due to its trifluoromethyl group, which enhances biological activity. In material science, it is utilized in the preparation of advanced organic compounds for electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its unique structure makes it valuable in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in research and industrial settings.