Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for better bioavailability and target binding. Also employed in research for designing new functional materials due to its electron-withdrawing properties and structural rigidity.