Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds with potential biological activity. Its structure supports use in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic frameworks found in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for creating analogs in drug discovery programs, especially those targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory conditions. Also serves as a building block in agrochemical research due to the stability and lipophilicity imparted by the difluorochroman core.