Used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is employed in the creation of compounds with potential therapeutic properties, such as antiviral and anticancer agents. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of agrochemicals, contributing to the development of pesticides and herbicides. Its trifluoroethyl group is valuable in modifying the physical and chemical properties of molecules, enhancing their stability and bioavailability.