Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its reactive acyl chloride group enables easy incorporation into larger molecules, making it valuable in creating herbicides and fungicides. Commonly employed in the production of trifluoromethoxy-substituted benzoyl derivatives, which exhibit enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability. Also utilized in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents due to the lipophilic nature of the trifluoromethoxy group, improving membrane permeability and environmental persistence. Suitable for use in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other condensation reactions under controlled conditions.