Used primarily as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical industry for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its fluorinated structure enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of chiral intermediates for anti-inflammatory and central nervous system agents. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis to improve the lipophilicity and persistence of crop protection agents. The presence of both fluorine and carboxylic acid functional groups allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and development.