Used primarily in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. Its difluoromethoxy group enhances the metabolic stability and bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Also employed in organic synthesis as an intermediate for producing agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules. Additionally, it finds application in material science for modifying polymers to improve their chemical resistance and thermal stability.