Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its unique halogen substitution pattern. The presence of both fluorine and trifluoromethoxy groups enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the development of herbicides and fungicides, where it contributes to improved environmental persistence and target specificity. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing analogs of aromatic carboxylic acids with enhanced membrane permeability and binding affinity.