Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its difluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity in drug candidates. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, to introduce the difluoromethylated benzene scaffold into larger molecules. Valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules with improved pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials where fluorine substitution influences electronic or physical characteristics.