Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity due to the presence of the trifluoromethylthio group. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing bioactive molecules, including potential antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agents. The compound's strong electron-withdrawing properties make it valuable in the preparation of fluorinated analogs in drug discovery programs. It is also employed in the creation of novel pesticides, where the trifluoromethylthio moiety contributes to improved pest control efficacy and environmental persistence.