Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where high stability and lipophilicity are required. Its perfluoroaryl group enhances electron-withdrawing properties, making it valuable in catalysis and materials science. Employed in the development of specialty polymers and surfactants due to its thermal and chemical resistance. Also finds use in liquid crystal formulations and as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating metabolically stable drug candidates.