Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in drug design, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced metabolic stability. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to build complex aromatic systems. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and fungicides due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the trifluoromethyl group, which improves bioavailability and environmental persistence. Suitable for research in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.