Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its difluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for improving drug penetration across biological membranes. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with increased environmental persistence and efficacy. The benzyl ether moiety allows for easy functionalization, enabling its use in multi-step organic transformations.