Used as a fluorinated building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where high stability and lipophilicity are required. Its strong electron-withdrawing properties make it valuable in the development of specialty materials, including liquid crystals and electronic materials. Also employed in NMR spectroscopy as a fluorine-containing probe due to its distinct 19F NMR signal. Its unique structure supports research in medicinal chemistry for designing metabolically stable drug candidates.