Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active ingredients. Its structure supports enhanced bioavailability and metabolic stability in crop protection agents. Commonly employed in the preparation of fungicides and herbicides due to the favorable electronic and lipophilic properties imparted by the difluoromethyl and fluorophenyl groups. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated scaffolds in drug discovery programs targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammation.