Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds that exhibit enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs with improved pharmacokinetic properties. Also employed in the preparation of specialty agrochemicals, where the fluorine atoms contribute to increased lipophilicity and resistance to degradation. Additionally, it finds use in research settings for labeling and tracer studies due to the distinct NMR properties of the difluoro moiety.