Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active ingredients. Its difluoroethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in crop protection agents and medicinal compounds. Commonly employed in the creation of herbicides and fungicides due to improved environmental persistence and target specificity. Also utilized in research for novel drug candidates where fluorine substitution plays a critical role in bioavailability and binding affinity.