Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where the trifluoro substitution on the aromatic ring enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Employed in agrochemical manufacturing for creating herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to improve lipophilicity and membrane penetration. Serves as a building block in liquid crystal formulations for display technologies, contributing to dielectric anisotropy and thermal stability. Applied in materials science for surface modification, where fluorine atoms provide hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. Also utilized in NMR spectroscopy as a solvent additive or reference compound owing to distinct fluorine signals.