Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive compounds with potential antitumor and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a building block in the preparation of guanidine-based derivatives that exhibit enzyme inhibitory activity. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity in target molecules. Its trifluoromethylphenyl group contributes to improved lipophilicity and bioavailability in various biological systems.