Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It plays a role in the production of agrochemicals, including herbicides and insecticides, due to its trifluoromethyl group enhancing biological activity. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules in material science, such as liquid crystals and polymers. Its chemical properties make it valuable in research and industrial applications where precise molecular modifications are required.