Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It plays a role in the production of agrochemicals, including herbicides and pesticides, due to its stability and reactivity. Also employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for materials science, such as polymers and coatings, where it enhances durability and resistance to environmental factors. In organic synthesis, it serves as a building block for creating complex molecules with trifluoromethyl groups, which are valuable in medicinal chemistry.