Used primarily as a specialty reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its isocyanate group readily reacts with amines and alcohols, making it valuable for constructing urea and urethane derivatives. The fluorine substituent influences reactivity and binding properties, which is advantageous in medicinal chemistry for modifying bioavailability and metabolic stability of drug candidates. It also serves as an intermediate in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of biologically active molecules, where the fluorine atom can enhance target selectivity or improve pharmacokinetic profiles. Due to its lachrymatory and reactive nature, handling requires strict safety controls, limiting its use to controlled laboratory and industrial research settings.