Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and central nervous system agents. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the bromine moiety, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides owing to the trifluoromethyl group’s metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Suitable for use in fluorinated compound studies where enhanced bioavailability is required.