Used in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the trifluoromethyl group, enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability. Employed as a monomer in specialty polymers, providing improved thermal and chemical resistance. Applied in medicinal chemistry for constructing beta-trifluoromethyl carbonyl compounds, which serve as intermediates in drug development. Also utilized in materials science for creating coatings with low surface energy and water repellency.