Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It is also employed in the production of agrochemicals, where it serves as a building block for creating herbicides and insecticides. Additionally, it finds application in material science for the preparation of specialty polymers and coatings that require fluorinated compounds for enhanced chemical resistance and durability. Its trifluoromethyl group contributes to the stability and bioactivity of the final products.