Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its ability to introduce difluoromethylene groups into organic molecules. Its high reactivity allows for the construction of complex fluorinated structures, which are valuable in drug development for improving metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of biologically active compounds, including antiviral and anti-inflammatory agents. Also utilized in the synthesis of specialty materials where fluorine substitution enhances performance characteristics such as thermal stability or lipophilicity.