Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for treating various diseases. It plays a role in the production of agrochemicals, aiding in the creation of herbicides and pesticides to protect crops. The compound is also utilized in organic synthesis for building complex molecules in research and industrial applications. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the stability and bioavailability of the final products, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry.