Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the development of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability due to the presence of fluorine atoms. Commonly employed in organic synthesis for building complex aromatic ketones and in the preparation of chiral intermediates through asymmetric reduction. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides and fungicides owing to its electron-withdrawing properties and reactivity in cross-coupling reactions.