Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to the presence of both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups along with the trifluoromethyl moiety. The electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug molecules, making this compound valuable in medicinal chemistry. It is commonly employed in the development of anti-inflammatory agents, kinase inhibitors, and central nervous system modulators. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of dyes, fluorescent probes, and specialty polymers where fluorine substitution improves thermal and oxidative stability.