This copper(I) complex serves as a specialized reagent in organic synthesis, primarily for trifluoromethylation reactions. It enables the efficient transfer of the trifluoromethyl (CF₃) group to organic substrates, forming fluorinated compounds with improved chemical stability, lipophilicity, and biological activity. These applications are crucial in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. The unique coordination of 1,10-phenanthroline, triphenylphosphine, and the CF₃ ligand enhances its reactivity and selectivity, making it suitable for late-stage functionalization in complex molecule synthesis. It also finds use in materials science for creating fluorinated polymers and functional materials with tailored electronic and optical properties.