Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in organic reactions, making it valuable in developing active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the preparation of herbicides and fungicides due to the combined effect of chlorine and fluorine atoms improving lipophilicity and target binding. Also utilized in the development of specialty polymers where fluorinated building blocks contribute to thermal and chemical resistance.