Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, this compound enables the introduction of highly fluorinated moieties that enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its unique fluorine substitution pattern makes it valuable in the development of specialty chemicals requiring high thermal and chemical resistance. It is also employed in the preparation of novel fluorinated building blocks for use in medicinal chemistry and materials science, particularly in the design of fluorinated analogs with tailored biological activity.