Used primarily as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of more complex molecules. It serves as an alkylating agent, introducing the 2-fluoro-2-methylpropyl group into various compounds. This chemical is valuable in pharmaceutical research for developing drug candidates, especially in modifying the structure of molecules to enhance their biological activity or stability. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of agrochemicals, where the fluorine atom can improve the efficacy of pesticides or herbicides. Its reactivity makes it useful in creating intermediates for specialty chemicals in materials science, such as fluoropolymers or coatings.