Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its fluorinated structure enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials where fluorine substitution improves performance. Also utilized in research settings for building complex heterocyclic compounds due to its reactive carbonyl group and electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl moiety.