Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to the presence of both amine and trifluoromethyl ketone functional groups. The compound is particularly valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules where the trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of selective enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands. Its reactivity allows for further derivatization through amine acylation or condensation reactions, making it useful in the development of novel drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases.