Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating bioactive molecules with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the difluoromethylsulfonylbenzene moiety into larger molecules, especially in medicinal chemistry research. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the sulfonyl and fluorine groups.