Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability are desired. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with improved binding affinity to biological targets, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory drugs. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and pesticides with higher selectivity and environmental persistence. The presence of fluorine atoms contributes to increased lipophilicity and membrane permeability, which are advantageous in drug design.