Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active ingredients in crop protection agents. Its structure supports the creation of complex molecules with enhanced biological activity. Commonly employed in the manufacture of herbicides and fungicides due to the stability and reactivity imparted by the trifluoromethyl and methoxy groups. Also utilized in research settings for building blocks in heterocyclic chemistry, aiding in the development of new medicinal compounds.