Used as a key building block in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of bioisosteres for drug design. Its unique strained bicyclic structure combined with the difluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and modulates lipophilicity, making it valuable in optimizing pharmacokinetic properties of pharmaceutical candidates. Commonly employed in the synthesis of CNS-targeted drugs and anti-inflammatory agents due to its ability to improve blood-brain barrier penetration and reduce off-target effects. Also utilized in agrochemicals to increase compound stability and efficacy under environmental conditions.