Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the cyano and difluoro groups. Also utilized in materials science for building blocks in liquid crystals and organic electronic materials where halogen and fluorine substitution improve performance characteristics.