Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its reactive enone and amino functionalities. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the development of fluorinated analogs of natural products and drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research targeting enzyme inhibitors. The compound’s conjugated system allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in building complex fluorinated structures.