Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure is valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and target specificity. The carboxylic acid group allows for easy derivatization, making it useful in coupling reactions for building complex molecules.