Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its structure supports the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents, particularly herbicides and insecticides, due to the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl and nitro groups enhancing reactivity and stability. Also employed in research for developing fluorinated organic compounds, which often exhibit improved biological activity and metabolic resistance. The methyl group allows for further functionalization, making it a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and material science.