Used as a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms into pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates. It enables selective difluoromethylation reactions, which are valuable in the development of bioactive molecules. The silver salt enhances reactivity and stability under reaction conditions, making it suitable for use in mild, transition-metal-catalyzed transformations. It is also employed in the preparation of fluorinated polymers and specialty materials where controlled fluorine incorporation is required.