Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its electron-withdrawing groups make it suitable for nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, enabling the construction of complex organic molecules. Also employed in the preparation of fluorescent dyes and optical brighteners due to its conjugated structure and stability. Commonly utilized in research settings for designing trifluoromethylated compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.