Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of antimalarial drugs. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with high biological activity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. The presence of both trifluoromethyl and carboxylic acid groups allows for diverse chemical modifications, enabling optimization of pharmacokinetic properties in drug candidates. Also employed in research for agrochemicals due to its ability to enhance metabolic stability in active ingredients.