Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs. Also employed in the production of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to enhance bioactivity and metabolic stability. Its trifluoromethyl group contributes to improved lipophilicity and binding affinity in target molecules. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of dyes and fluorescent compounds for research and industrial applications.