Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with enhanced metabolic stability. Its difluoroacetic acid moiety contributes to improved lipophilicity and binding affinity in drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators due to its ability to mimic carboxylic acid groups while offering greater resistance to enzymatic degradation. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with increased environmental persistence and target specificity.