Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in the development of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. Commonly employed in the preparation of insecticides and herbicides due to the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group improving lipophilicity and environmental persistence. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for building blocks in kinase inhibitors and CNS-targeted drugs.