Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with enhanced stability and bioavailability. Also employed in research for developing fluorinated organic molecules, where the trifluoromethoxy group improves lipophilicity and metabolic resistance. Shows potential in the design of bioactive molecules due to the combined electron-withdrawing and steric effects of the substituents on the phenolic ring.