Used primarily as a specialty intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of both a bromoacetate group and a trifluoroethyl moiety makes it valuable for introducing fluorinated segments into larger molecules, enhancing metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is commonly employed in alkylation reactions and as a building block in the development of bioactive compounds, particularly in medicinal chemistry research. Its reactivity allows for selective transformations under controlled conditions, making it suitable for use in multi-step synthetic routes.