Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of compounds with potential antiviral and antibacterial properties. It plays a role in introducing difluoroalkyl groups into molecules, enhancing their biological activity. Also employed in organic chemistry research for the creation of novel sulfonyl-containing compounds, which are valuable in drug discovery and material science. Its unique structure allows for selective fluorination reactions, making it useful in the preparation of fluorinated organic molecules with potential applications in medicinal chemistry.