Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports high binding affinity to enzyme active sites due to the presence of trifluoromethyl groups, enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability. Also employed in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental resistance. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving fluorinated aromatic compounds.