This compound is widely used in analytical chemistry as a derivatization agent, particularly in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. It reacts with various functional groups, such as alcohols, phenols, and carboxylic acids, to form volatile and thermally stable derivatives, enhancing detection sensitivity. In environmental analysis, it is employed to detect trace levels of pollutants like pesticides and herbicides in water and soil samples. Additionally, it plays a role in pharmaceutical research for the analysis of drug metabolites. Its strong electrophilic nature makes it valuable in synthesizing fluorinated organic compounds, which are important in materials science and medicinal chemistry.