Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and pesticides due to its stable heterocyclic structure and reactive halogen sites. Its trifluoromethyl and chloro substituents enhance lipophilicity and bioavailability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in research for designing novel compounds with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory activity.