Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the nitrile and aldehyde functional groups allow for further chemical modifications. Its difluoro substitution pattern enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug research due to its ability to improve membrane permeability and target binding affinity. Also utilized in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and fungicides, leveraging fluorine’s electronegativity to increase compound reactivity and selectivity. Suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle formation, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and process development.