Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in reactions where a sulfonyl group is needed for biological activity. Its trifluoroethyl sulfone moiety enhances electron-withdrawing properties, making it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and the preparation of sulfone-based bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing sulfonate ester derivatives and in the development of kinase inhibitors. Also utilized in materials science for creating specialty organic semiconductors due to its stability and electronic characteristics.