Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its difluoro and dichlorophenyl groups enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability in active compounds. Commonly employed in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to improve lipophilicity and membrane penetration. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated analogs of biologically active molecules, where fluorine substitution can modulate pKa, solubility, and binding affinity.