Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active ingredients. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating complex molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of herbicides and fungicides due to the presence of fluorine and chlorine atoms, which improve lipophilicity and target binding. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic compounds involved in drug discovery programs.