Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring high metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl groups enhance binding affinity in biologically active molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs in medicinal chemistry, especially in the discovery of new pesticides and drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in materials science for designing liquid crystals and functional polymers with improved thermal and chemical resistance.