Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a building block for bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Its strained cyclobutane ring with fluorine substituents makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modulating the physicochemical properties of drug candidates. Commonly employed in the design of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands where fluorination improves membrane permeability and resistance to oxidative degradation. Also utilized in agrochemical research for creating novel active ingredients with improved environmental stability.