Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its cyclopropyl structure with difluoro substitution enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. The hydroxyl group allows further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules with improved pharmacokinetic profiles. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules with increased resistance to degradation.