Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of chiral compounds. It plays a key role in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the biological activity and metabolic stability of the resulting compounds. Additionally, it is employed in agrochemical research for creating pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy. Its chiral nature makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure substances.