Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and fungicides due to the electron-withdrawing properties of the trifluoromethyl and fluoro groups, which improve lipophilicity and target binding. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals such as liquid crystals and functional materials where precise molecular polarity and stability are required. Its reactive benzyl chloride group allows for easy coupling with nucleophiles in multi-step organic syntheses.