Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in antifungal agents like fluconazole and related triazole derivatives. Its trifluoromethyl groups enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity, improving drug penetration across biological membranes. Also employed in agrochemicals for developing fungicides and pesticides due to the electron-withdrawing nature of trifluoromethyl groups, which increases bioavailability and environmental stability. Additionally, serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating fluorinated analogs in medicinal chemistry research.