Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced biological activity. Its electron-withdrawing groups make it suitable for nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of various functional groups in fine chemical manufacturing. Commonly employed in the production of herbicides and fungicides due to the stability and lipophilicity imparted by the trifluoromethoxy and fluoro substituents. Also utilized in research for building blocks in medicinal chemistry, especially in the design of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders.