Used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity in drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules where fluorine substitution improves pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in the synthesis of chiral amines through asymmetric transformations. Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals requiring amine functionality with electron-withdrawing substituents.