Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for compounds with potential antidepressant and anxiolytic activity. Its structure, featuring a trifluoromethoxy group and an amine moiety, allows for modification in drug design to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and blood-brain barrier penetration. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides with improved environmental profiles.