Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drugs. It is also employed in organic synthesis to create complex molecules with potential therapeutic properties. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the development of agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of pesticides and herbicides. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the stability and bioavailability of the final compounds, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry.