Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the introduction of fluorinated aromatic moieties, which can enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity in final active ingredients. Commonly employed in the preparation of herbicides and fungicides due to the favorable electronic and steric properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl and ether functionalities. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel fluorinated molecules with tailored biological activity.