Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the nitrile and acetyl groups serve as functional handles for further chemical transformations. Its structure supports the construction of complex organic molecules, especially in oncology and central nervous system drug research. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for creating herbicides and pesticides due to its stability and reactivity profile. The presence of fluorine enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in designing bioactive compounds.