Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated organic compounds that exhibit enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure supports the creation of active ingredients in drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory conditions. Also employed in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group contributes to improved environmental persistence and biological activity. Additionally, it serves as a building block in materials science for designing specialty polymers with unique thermal and chemical resistance properties.