Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its halogenated aromatic structure which enhances bioactivity. Its trifluoromethyl and halogen substituents improve metabolic stability and binding affinity in active compounds. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where electron-withdrawing groups are required to modulate reactivity and physical properties. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex molecules in medicinal chemistry research.