Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It is also employed in the production of agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and pesticides with improved selectivity and environmental profiles. Its fluorinated structure enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity in biologically active molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of novel heterocyclic compounds for research in drug discovery.