Used primarily in the pharmaceutical industry as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the bioavailability and metabolic stability of drug molecules, making it valuable in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and anticancer therapies. Additionally, it finds application in agrochemical research for the creation of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique chemical structure to improve efficacy and selectivity.