Used as a building block in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its multiple carboxylic acid groups and the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group. The rigid aromatic core and strong coordination sites enable the formation of porous, thermally stable structures. These MOFs have potential applications in gas storage, separation processes, and catalysis. The compound’s fluorinated group enhances lipophilicity and chemical stability, making it useful in designing functional materials with tailored surface properties. It is also explored in pharmaceutical research as a scaffold for developing bioactive molecules, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve metabolic stability and binding affinity.