Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, especially in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure, featuring bromomethyl, methylsulfonyl, and trifluoromethyl groups, allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex organic molecules. The bromomethyl group enables selective cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions, while the methylsulfonyl and trifluoromethyl groups enhance stability and bioactivity, commonly exploited in medicinal chemistry for building drug candidates. It is also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with enhanced stability and activity.