Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its structure supports activity in inhibiting specific enzymes involved in inflammatory pathways. Also employed in research for designing new bioactive molecules due to the presence of both carboxylic acid and amide functional groups, which enhance binding to biological targets. The trifluoromethoxy group improves metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates.