Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Its α,β-unsaturated carbonyl structure with geminal difluoro substitution enables selective Michael additions and cyclization reactions, making it valuable in constructing fluorinated heterocycles. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Also applied in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved lipophilicity and resistance profiles.