Used primarily as a derivatizing agent in analytical chemistry, particularly for the detection and quantification of primary amines and amino acids. It reacts selectively with amino groups to form stable fluorescent or chromophoric adducts, making it valuable in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and capillary electrophoresis. Its fluorinated structure enhances reactivity and detection sensitivity. Also employed in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates where fluorinated building blocks are needed to modulate biological activity. Suitable for research applications in proteomics and metabolomics due to its ability to label amine-containing biomolecules efficiently.